Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Bora have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.8 | 10.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 370 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). Volkswagen Bora 1998: Vehicle is equipped with 4motion automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-plate clutch engages and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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