Volkswagen Polo 2000 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body. Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 24 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 785 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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