1999-2005 Bora OverviewVolkswagen Bora Overview (1999 - 2005)
A4 Typ 1J
Tech Specs Summary
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- 106 - 146 mph
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- 7.4 - 14.9 seconds
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- 74 - 201 BHP
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- 25.9 - 56.5 mpg
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- 1,165 - 1,507 kg
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- 340 - 455 L (Saloon)
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- 360 - 1,470 L (Estate)
The Volkswagen Bora (A4 Typ 1J) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 1999 - 2005. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 74 BHP 1.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 201 BHP 2.8 L V6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Bora is the Volkswagen Bora 2.8 V6 4Motion 204 which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 201 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 138 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 146 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Bora Variant 1.9 TDI 101 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 670 miles and can store 460-1,470 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,300 kg.