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Volkswagen Bora 1.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora 1.6
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating64.3 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, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1595 ccm (97.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power116.60 PS (86 kW or 115 HP) at 6500 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)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.6 seconds
0-50 miles7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0976 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1195 kg (2,634.5 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 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

Service interval30,000 km
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