Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Volkswagen Bora 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.9 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 engine Volkswagen Bora 2001 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 23 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1184 litres | 785 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 399 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`695 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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