Volkswagen Bora
The Volkswagen Bora is a five-seat sedan powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 72 kW. It measures 4,370 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,300 kg, with a top speed of 199 km/h. The model has one recorded recall in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Kerb weight | 1,204 kg |
| Displacement | 1,776 cc |
| Top speed | 199 km/h |
| Length | 4,376 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Bora (from registration data). 7 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 171 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 190 km/h | – | – |
| 1.8 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 226 km/h | – | – |
| 1.9 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 187 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 190 km/h | – | – |
| 2.3 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 216 km/h | – | – |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 235 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Volkswagen models
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 66% of Volkswagen Boras pass their MOT test first time, based on 6,679 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen Bora. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-02-21
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Bora?
- The Volkswagen Bora has a rated top speed of 199 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Bora?
- The Volkswagen Bora is 4,376 mm long, 1,740 mm wide and 1,448 mm tall.
- How much does the Volkswagen Bora weigh?
- The Volkswagen Bora has a kerb weight of about 1,204 kg.
- How many seats does the Volkswagen Bora have?
- The Volkswagen Bora has 5 seats.