The SEAT Bora is a compact car with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 14.9 seconds, a top speed of 171 km/h, and a drag coefficient of 0.32. It's a decent performer with a comfortable ride.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
14.9 sec
Max Speed
171 km/h 106.25 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.32
Body & Dimensions
The SEAT León Bora is a compact sedan with a length of 4.38 meters, width of 1.74 meters, and a wheelbase of 2.52 meters. It has a seating capacity of 5 people and 4 doors. The car's dimensions make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces, with a minimum turning circle of 10.9 meters.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4376 mm 172.28 in.
Width
1735 mm 68.31 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2018 mm 79.45 in.
Height
1446 mm 56.93 in.
Wheelbase
2519 mm 99.17 in.
Front Track
1513 mm 59.57 in.
Rear Track
1494 mm 58.82 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The SEAT Bora is a compact car with a fuel-efficient engine, consuming 8.6 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 5.4 liters in extra-urban areas, and 6.6 liters combined. It's a great option for those who prioritize fuel economy.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg 32.85 UK mpg 11.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.4 l/100 km 43.56 US mpg 52.31 UK mpg 18.52 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.6 l/100 km 35.64 US mpg 42.8 UK mpg 15.15 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Bora model uses an Internal Combustion engine with a power output of 75 Hp and a displacement of 1390 cm3, providing a decent power-to-weight ratio of 54 Hp/l. It features a 4-cylinder, inline engine layout with a DOHC valvetrain and multi-port fuel injection. The engine transmits power to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel-drive system. The vehicle has a 6 l coolant capacity and uses 10W-40 / VW 501 01 or 5W-40 / VW 502 00 engine oil. The front suspension is an independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar, while the rear suspension is semi-independent, coil spring.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
75 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
54 Hp/l
Torque
126 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 92.93 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
APE, AHW, AKQ, AXP, BCA
Engine Displacement
1390 cm3 84.82 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
75.6 mm 2.98 in.
Compression Ratio
10.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 501 01 5W-40 / VW 502 00
Coolant
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent, coil spring
Brakes
The SEAT Bora is a compact car with ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, equipped with ABS for enhanced safety. It features a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering. The car runs on 195/65 R15 tires and has 6J x 15 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
195/65 R15
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 15
Weight & Capacity
The Bora has a weight-to-power ratio of 15.5 kg/HP (64.4 HP/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9.2 kg/Nm (108.2 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1165 kg (2568.39 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1710 kg (3769.9 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 545 kg (1201.52 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 455 l (16.07 cu. ft.) to 785 l (27.72 cu. ft.), and it has a fuel tank capacity of 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
15.5 kg/Hp, 64.4 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9.2 kg/Nm, 108.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1165 kg 2568.39 lbs.
Max Weight
1710 kg 3769.9 lbs.
Max Load
545 kg 1201.52 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
455 l 16.07 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
785 l 27.72 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Bora (1J2)
The length of the SEAT León Bora is 4.38 meters (172.28 inches).
The SEAT León Bora has 4 doors.
The minimum turning circle of the SEAT León Bora is 10.9 meters (35.76 feet).
The SEAT Bora accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 14.9 seconds.
The top speed of the SEAT Bora is 171 km/h or 106.25 mph.
The drag coefficient of the SEAT Bora is 0.32.
The SEAT Bora consumes 8.6 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers in urban areas.
The SEAT Bora consumes 5.4 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
The SEAT Bora consumes 6.6 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers combined.
The Bora uses an Internal Combustion engine.
The displacement of the Bora's engine is 1390 cm3.
The Bora has a front-wheel-drive system.
The SEAT Bora has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The SEAT Bora has a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering.
The SEAT Bora runs on 195/65 R15 tires and has 6J x 15 wheel rims.
1998-2005
2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, and 5-door wagon
Comfort, reliability, and fuel efficiency
The weight-to-power ratio of the Bora is 15.5 kg/HP (64.4 HP/tonne).
The maximum load capacity of the Bora is 545 kg (1201.52 lbs.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Bora is 55 l (14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal).
