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Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDi Variant

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora 1.9 TDi Variant
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1896 ccm (115.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power130.00 PS (96 kW or 128 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0947 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1373 kg (3,026.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1920 kg (4,232.9 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4420 mm (174.0 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR23755
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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