Volvo S40 2001 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Despite less power, Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 890 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Bora engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1999 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 Bora 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volvo S40 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
853 litres | 670 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 131 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 183 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`875 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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