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Volkswagen Bora (1J) or Volvo S40 I?

1998–2005 vs 1995–2004 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

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Volkswagen Bora (1J)1998–2005 · 12 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, BasisSpecifications →Listings →
Volvo S40 I1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →
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Volkswagen Bora (1J)1998–2005no listings
Volvo S40 I1995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length4,376 mm–4,397 mmLength4,483 mm
Width1,735 mmWidth1,720 mm
Height1,439 mm–1,465 mmHeight1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,513 mmWheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance110 mm–120 mmGround clearance120 mm
Trunk volume455 l–460 lTrunk volume413 l
Curb weight1,184 kg–1,483 kgCurb weight1,230 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years1998–2005Production years1995–2004
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan
Number of engines12Number of engines3
Power66–150 kW (90–204 hp)Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–2.8Displacement (l)1.8–1.9
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 2.8 V6 4MotionBest 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.0T
Top speed235 km/hTop speed220 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · Base
Items in the base trim20 · TrendlineItems in the base trim17 · Base
Items in the top trim30 · HighlineItems in the top trim28 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Bora (1J) or Volvo S40 I?

Length: Volvo S40 I 4,483 mm, Volkswagen Bora (1J) 4,397 mm (a 86 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,513 mm. Boot: 413 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Bora (1J) or Volvo S40 I?

The most frugal Volkswagen Bora (1J) uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal Volvo S40 I 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Bora (1J) or Volvo S40 I?

The strongest Volkswagen Bora (1J) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (2.8 V6 4Motion); the strongest Volvo S40 I 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T).

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