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Volkswagen Bora 1.8 T Highline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Bora 1.8 T Highline
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power180.00 PS (132 kW or 178 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque235.00 Nm (24.0 kgf-m or 173.3 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed223.0 km/h (138.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1366 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
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).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1318 kg (2,905.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1840 kg (4,056.5 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 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 EUR27155
CO2 emissions154.0 g/km
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