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Volkswagen Bora Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1998–2005) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Bora offers sedan and estate bodies, letting you choose between an enclosed boot and a more flexible load space for bulky luggage.

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Volkswagen Bora Engines and Transmissions

Your Volkswagen Bora engine choice comes alongside transmission and drivetrain decisions. Selected gasoline examples include the front-wheel-drive 1.8 AT estate, with automatic shifting for convenience in traffic, and the front-wheel-drive 2.0 MT estate, whose manual transmission gives you control over gear changes. The diesel 1.9 AT sedan combines an automatic with all-wheel drive, which can help you pull away on slippery roads.

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Bora Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Bora Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	75 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	148 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	155 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	115 hp	84 kW	166 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	112 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	112 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	170 hp	127 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	170 hp	127 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	170 hp	127 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	204 hp	152 kW	270 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	82 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	285 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Volkswagen Bora Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volkswagen Bora Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	128 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	155 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	125 hp	93 kW	168 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	210 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	166 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	112 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	170 hp	127 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	170 hp	127 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	170 hp	127 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2792 cm³	204 hp	152 kW	270 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	67 kW	202 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	67 kW	202 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	285 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	150 hp	112 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	150 hp	112 kW	320 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	102 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	105 hp	77 kW	148 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	115 hp	85 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	112 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2324 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	67 kW	202 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	67 kW	202 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	82 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 AT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	82 kW	235 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Volkswagen Bora Dimensions

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Bora Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Bora Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1290 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
1.6 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1230 kg	1740 kg	130 mm
1.6 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1290 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
1.6 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1227 kg	1730 kg	130 mm
1.6 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1290 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1360 kg	1870 kg	130 mm
1.8 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1360 kg	1870 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1495 kg	1910 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1295 kg	1800 kg	130 mm
2.0 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1292 kg	1800 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1430 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1360 kg	1855 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1480 kg	1965 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1308 kg	1880 kg	Not provided
2.3 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1380 kg	1870 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1380 kg	1870 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1495 kg	1985 kg	130 mm
2.8 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1520 kg	1995 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1355 kg	1900 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1355 kg	1900 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1460 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1360 kg	1880 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1365 kg	1900 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1370 kg	1880 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1370 kg	1880 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1480 kg	1980 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1400 kg	1920 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1510 kg	2000 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1300 kg	1860 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4409 mm	1735 mm	1485 mm	2515 mm	1389 kg	1890 kg	Not provided

Sedan — Volkswagen Bora Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Bora Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.4 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1180 kg	1730 kg	130 mm
1.6 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1225 kg	1760 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1335 kg	1880 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1298 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.8 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1298 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.8 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1340 kg	1860 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1365 kg	1900 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1415 kg	1935 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1302 kg	1830 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1302 kg	1830 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1434 kg	1940 kg	130 mm
2.8 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1455 kg	1965 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1265 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1367 kg	1900 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1367 kg	1900 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1280 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1360 kg	1855 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1315 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1333 kg	1870 kg	Not provided
1.9 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1305 kg	1850 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1305 kg	1850 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1429 kg	1970 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1330 kg	1870 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1430 kg	1970 kg	130 mm
1.6 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1185 kg	1720 kg	130 mm
1.6 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1168 kg	1720 kg	130 mm
1.6 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1185 kg	1720 kg	130 mm
1.6 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1195 kg	1730 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1237 kg	1770 kg	130 mm
2.0 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1237 kg	1770 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1415 kg	1935 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1253 kg	1845 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1325 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1325 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1280 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1280 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.9 MT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1265 kg	1820 kg	130 mm
1.9 AT	4380 mm	1735 mm	1450 mm	2515 mm	1265 kg	1820 kg	130 mm

Volkswagen Bora Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Bora Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Bora Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.6 AT	460 l	1470 l
1.6 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.6 AT	460 l	1470 l
1.6 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.6 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.8 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.8 AT	460 l	1470 l
1.8 MT	460 l	1470 l
2.0 MT	460 l	1470 l
2.0 AT	460 l	1470 l
2.0 MT	460 l	1470 l
2.3 MT	460 l	1470 l
2.3 MT	460 l	1470 l
2.3 AT	460 l	1470 l
2.3 MT	460 l	1470 l
2.3 AT	460 l	1470 l
2.3 MT	460 l	1470 l
2.8 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 AT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 AT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 MT	460 l	1470 l
1.9 AT	460 l	1470 l

Sedan — Volkswagen Bora Cargo Space

Sedan Volkswagen Bora Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.4 MT	455 l	785 l
1.6 MT	455 l	785 l
1.8 MT	455 l	785 l
1.8 MT	455 l	785 l
1.8 AT	455 l	785 l
1.8 MT	455 l	785 l
2.0 MT	455 l	785 l
2.3 MT	455 l	785 l
2.3 MT	455 l	785 l
2.3 AT	455 l	785 l
2.3 MT	455 l	785 l
2.8 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 AT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 AT	455 l	785 l
1.9 AT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.6 MT	455 l	785 l
1.6 AT	455 l	785 l
1.6 AT	455 l	785 l
1.6 MT	455 l	785 l
2.0 MT	455 l	785 l
2.0 AT	455 l	785 l
2.3 MT	455 l	785 l
2.3 AT	455 l	785 l
1.9 AT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 AT	455 l	785 l
1.9 MT	455 l	785 l
1.9 AT	455 l	785 l