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Volkswagen Bora III (China) 1.5 (110 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Volkswagen Bora:
The Volkswagen Bora is a small family car, the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Jetta, and the successor to the Volkswagen Vento. Production of the car began in July 1999. Carrying on the wind nomenclature from previous generations, the car was known as the Volkswagen Bora in much of the world. Bora is a winter wind that blows intermittently over the coast of the Adriatic Sea, as well as in parts of Greece, Russia, Turkey, and the Sliven region of Bulgaria. In North America and South Africa, the Volkswagen Jetta moniker was again kept on due to the continued popularity of the car in those markets....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (China) Overview:
Volkswagen Bora (III (China)). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1265 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.6 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 (110 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for daily commuting, but feels sluggish, especially with the automatic transmission. Lacks the punch of the TSI.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel economy, slightly higher consumption than the 1.4 TSI due to less efficient engine and transmission pairing.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficient and powerful 1.4 TSI engine option.
- • Spacious interior and large trunk for a compact sedan.
- • Reputable Volkswagen build quality and reliability.
- • Comfortable ride suitable for daily commuting.
- • Good value for money in its segment.
Cons:
- • Naturally aspirated engines (1.5L, 1.6L) lack refinement and power.
- • Automatic transmissions can feel sluggish with the N/A engines.
- • Interior design might feel dated compared to newer rivals.
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to global models.
- • Not tested by Euro NCAP, safety ratings are market-specific.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III C-Trek (China): 2015 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Bora |
| Generation: | III (China) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (110 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 110 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 73.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EA211 [Same engine] More details about the engine EA211 |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 87 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1265 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 490 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4562 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Width: | 1793 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1468 mm mm [19mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2614 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 122 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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