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Volkswagen Bora 1.8 Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora 1.8 Variant
Year1999
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1158 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1296 kg (2,857.2 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval30,000 km
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