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Volkswagen Bora 1.6 FSi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora 1.6 FSi
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power110.00 PS (81 kW or 108 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque155.00 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.3 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed189.0 km/h (117.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0908 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space455 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space455 litres (120 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1211 kg (2,669.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1750 kg (3,858.1 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

Aprox price as new EUR20280
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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