Volvo V40 2000 vs Volkswagen Bora 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V40 engine produces 13 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Due to the lower power, Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1999 1.9 engine: The engine is very demanding when it comes to oil quality and using poor quality lubricants will significantly reduce engine life. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
| Volvo V40 is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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