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Volkswagen Bora 1.8T

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora 1.8T
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating36.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.7 litres/100 km (20.10 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1786 ccm (108.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power152.00 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque211 Nm (21.5 kgf-m or 155.6 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.9 seconds
0-50 miles5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1188 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 288 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 232 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1280 kg (2,821.9 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
CO2 emissions190.0 g/km
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