Volkswagen Bora IV

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The Volkswagen Bora IV (1999–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 44 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: 1J5, 1JM · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,370 mm Traficom	4,380–4,410 mm
Width	1,740 mm RDW	1,730 mm
Height	1,440 mm RDW	1,440–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	2,500 mm RDW	2,510–2,520 mm
Front track	1,506–1,520 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,470–1,498 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,137–1,295 kg RDW	–
Mass in running order	1,237–1,395 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,720–1,850 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,200–1,500 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	570–650 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Boot space	–	455 L
Performance
Top speed	182–192 km/h RDW	160–235 km/h
Torque	145–310 Nm ASTRA	133–320 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 195/65R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, sv), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	67.6% (66.9–68.3)	69.2%	17,766

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	49.4%	36.4%
Suspension	46.4%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	34.9%	28.8%
Body, chassis and structure	31.8%	18.6%
Tyres	31.6%	31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	20.6%	17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 44 versions of the Volkswagen Bora IV

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European Union 1 version

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	2.0 L	Diesel	151 g/km	194

United Kingdom 43 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003–20061.6 (102 PS)	1.6 L	75 kW (102 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	201 g/km
2003–20061.6 (105 PS)	1.6 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.1 L/100 km NEDC	170 g/km
2003–20061.8T (150 PS)	1.8 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	192 g/km
2003–20061.8T (180 PS)	1.8 L	132 kW (180 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.6 L/100 km NEDC	206 g/km
2003–20061.9 TDI PD (100 PS)	1.9 L	74 kW (100 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	143 g/km
2003–20061.9 TDI PD Tiptronic (100 PS)	1.9 L	74 kW (100 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	178 g/km
2003–20061.9 TDI (130 PS)	1.9 L	96 kW (130 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2003–20061.9 TDI Tiptronic (130 PS)	1.9 L	96 kW (130 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	178 g/km
2003–20062.0 (115 PS)	2.0 L	85 kW (115 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1–8.2 L/100 km NEDC	194–197 g/km
2003–20041.9 TDI PD (150 PS)	1.9 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2003–2004V5 (170 PS)	2.3 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.9 L/100 km NEDC	214 g/km
2003–2004V5 Tiptronic (170 PS)	2.3 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.8 L/100 km NEDC	235 g/km
2003–2004V6 4MOTION (204 PS)	2.8 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Petrol	–	11.1 L/100 km NEDC	266 g/km
2001–20021.6 SE (102 bhp) · 1.6 (102 bhp)	1.6 L	76 kW (103 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.3 L/100 km NEDC	199 g/km
20021.6 (105 bhp)	1.6 L	78 kW (106 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.1 L/100 km NEDC	170 g/km
2001–20021.8T (150 bhp)	1.8 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	192 g/km
20021.9 TDI PD Tiptronic (100 bhp)	1.9 L	75 kW (101 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	6.5 L/100 km NEDC	176 g/km
20021.9 TDI PD (100 bhp)	1.9 L	75 kW (101 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	143 g/km
2001–20021.9 TDI PD (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI (130 bhp)	1.9 L	97 kW (132 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2001–20021.9 TDI PD (130 bhp) · 1.9 TDI Tiptronic (130 bhp)	1.9 L	97 kW (132 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	178 g/km
20021.9 TDI (150 bhp)	1.9 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2001–20022.0 (115 bhp)	2.0 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	221 g/km
2001–20022.0 (115 bhp)	2.0 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1–8.2 L/100 km NEDC	194–197 g/km
2001–2002V5 (170 bhp)	2.3 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.8–8.9 L/100 km NEDC	211–214 g/km
2001–2002V5 (170 bhp) · V5 Tipronic (170 bhp)	2.3 L	127 kW (172 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.8 L/100 km NEDC	235 g/km
2001–2002V6 4MOTION (204 bhp)	2.8 L	152 kW (207 PS)	Petrol	–	11.0–11.1 L/100 km NEDC	264–266 g/km
20011.6 S & SE Models (105 bhp)	1.6 L	78 kW (106 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	168 g/km
2000–2001S 1.6 105 bhp · SE 1.6 105 bhp · 1.6 (105 bhp)	1.6 L	78 kW (106 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
2000–2001S TDI 1.9 90 bhp · SE TDI 1.9 90 bhp · 1.9 SDI S & SE Models (90 bhp) and 1 more trim	1.9 L	67 kW (91 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	140 g/km
2000–2001SE TDI 1.9 90 bhp · 1.9 SDI S & SE Models (90 bhp)	1.9 L	67 kW (91 PS)	Diesel	4-speed automatic	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
20011.9 TDI (90 bhp)	1.9 L	67 kW (91 PS)	Diesel	4-speed automatic	6.5 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
20011.9 TDI (110 bhp)	1.9 L	82 kW (111 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	140 g/km
20011.9 TDI PD SE & Sport Models (115 bhp)	1.9 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	165 g/km
2000–2001SE TDI PD 1.9 115 bhp · Sport TDI PD 1.9 115 bhp · 1.9 TDI PD (115 bhp)	1.9 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.4 L/100 km NEDC	146 g/km
20011.9 TDI PD (115 bhp)	1.9 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
2000–2001SE 2.0 115 bhp · Sport 2.0 115 bhp · 2.0 SE & Sport Models (115 bhp)	2.0 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	194 g/km
20012.0 SE & Sport Models (115 bhp)	2.0 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km NEDC	216 g/km
2000SE 1.6 100 bhp	1.6 L	75 kW (101 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.6 L/100 km NEDC	206 g/km
2000Sport TDI 150 bhp	1.9 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2000SE 2.0 115 bhp · Sport 2.0 115 bhp	2.0 L	86 kW (117 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	221 g/km
2000V5 150 bhp	2.3 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.4 L/100 km NEDC	226 g/km
2000V5 150 bhp	2.3 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.2 L/100 km NEDC	245 g/km
2000V6 4MOTION	2.8 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.0 L/100 km NEDC	264 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.