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Volkswagen Bora

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.11 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.4 litres/100 km (43.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power117.00 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque156 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed171.0 km/h (106.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)15.0 seconds
0-50 miles9.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0979 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space455 litres (120 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 232 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1195 kg (2,634.5 pounds)
Overall length4380 mm (172.4 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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