The Bora sedan boasts a sleek and spacious design, offering comfortable seating for five and a generous amount of cargo space. Its powerful engine and handling capabilities make it a capable and enjoyable daily driver.
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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 Bora is a compact SUV known for its sporty handling and fuel efficiency. It offers a comfortable ride and a spacious interior, making it a popular choice for urban commuting and weekend getaways.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg 24.14 UK mpg 8.55 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.35 UK mpg 14.29 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg 32.1 UK mpg 11.36 km/l
Co2 Emissions
211 g/km
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Bora model with a 1.9L, 4-cylinder, inline engine and a front, transverse layout. The engine produces 115 HP at 5400 RPM and 172 Nm of torque at 3200 RPM. It has a multi-port manifold fuel injection system and is naturally aspirated. The engine is capable of 58 Hp/l. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. The front suspension is independent, using a type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar, while the rear suspension is semi-independent, with coil spring.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
115 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
58 Hp/l
Torque
172 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 126.86 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
APK, AQY
Engine Displacement
1984 cm3 121.07 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
82.5 mm 3.25 in.
Piston Stroke
92.8 mm 3.65 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 501 01 5W-40 / VW 502 00
Coolant
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Drive Wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
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 car specs indicate a budget-friendly hatchback with adequate braking, steering, and tire capabilities. The ventilated front discs and disc rear brakes ensure adequate stopping power. The steering rack and pinion setup offers precise handling, while the hydraulic power steering facilitates easy maneuvering.
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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
15
Weight & Capacity
The Bora has a weight-to-power ratio of 11.8 kg/Hp (84.9 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.9 kg/Nm (127 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1354 kg (2985.06 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1900 kg (4188.78 lbs.). The car has a trunk/boot space that ranges from 340 l (12.01 cu. ft.) to 670 l (23.66 cu. ft.), and a fuel tank capacity of 63 l (16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal). The maximum roof load is 75 kg (165.35 lbs.), and it can tow up to 1400 kg (3086.47 lbs.) with brakes and 650 kg (1433 lbs.) without brakes. The permitted towbar download is 75 kg (165.35 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.8 kg/Hp, 84.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.9 kg/Nm, 127 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1354 kg 2985.06 lbs.
Max Weight
1900 kg 4188.78 lbs.
Max Load
546 kg 1203.72 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
340 l 12.01 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
670 l 23.66 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Max Roof Load
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
650 kg 1433 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Bora (1J2)
The Bora sedan has a minimum turning circle of 10.9 meters (35.76 ft).
The Bora sedan has 4 doors.
The Bora sedan has a wheelbase of 2519 mm (99.17 in).
11.7 seconds
192 km/h (119.3 mph)
It's average, not the fastest but not the slowest either.
The Bora has a fuel consumption of 8.8 l/100 km in the combined cycle.
The Bora emits 211 g/km of CO2.
The Bora gets 20.1 US mpg in the city and 33.6 US mpg on the highway.
The engine displacement is 1984 cm3 or 121.07 cu. in.
The car has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The engine is a 4-cylinder, inline configuration.
The Bora features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The Bora utilizes a steering rack and pinion mechanism for precise handling.
The car comes equipped with 195/65 R15 tires.
The Bora has an estimated fuel efficiency of 30 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.
The Bora comes standard with features such as a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, and a touchscreen infotainment system.
The Bora has 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 60.8 cubic feet with the second row folded down.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Bora is 11.8 kg/Hp (84.9 Hp/tonne).
The Bora can tow up to 1400 kg (3086.47 lbs.) with brakes and 650 kg (1433 lbs.) without brakes.
The fuel tank capacity of the Bora is 63 l (16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal).
