Comparison between:
• Volkswagen Bora (1J2) 1.9 TDI (diesel, 1998)
• Volkswagen Jetta II (1987) 1.8 (petrol, 1987)
Manufacturer, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. First and last years of production.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Series | Bora | Jetta |
| Model | (1J2) 1.9 TDI | II (1987) 1.8 |
| First year of production | 1998 | 1987 |
| Last year of production | 2002 | 1991 |
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the body style of the vehicle, overall dimensions, weight, boot space and fuel tank capacity.
| Body type | sedan (saloon) | sedan (saloon) |
| Number of doors | 4 (four) | 4 (four) |
| Number of seats | 5 (five) | 5 (five) |
| Wheelbase | 2519.00 mm (millimeters) 8.26 ft (feet) 99.17 in (inches) 2.5190 m (meters) | 2475.00 mm (millimeters) 8.12 ft (feet) 97.44 in (inches) 2.4750 m (meters) |
| Front track | 1513.00 mm (millimeters) 4.96 ft (feet) 59.57 in (inches) 1.5130 m (meters) | 1427.00 mm (millimeters) 4.68 ft (feet) 56.18 in (inches) 1.4270 m (meters) |
| Rear track | 1494.00 mm (millimeters) 4.90 ft (feet) 58.82 in (inches) 1.4940 m (meters) | 1422.00 mm (millimeters) 4.67 ft (feet) 55.98 in (inches) 1.4220 m (meters) |
| Length | 4376.00 mm (millimeters) 14.36 ft (feet) 172.28 in (inches) 4.3760 m (meters) | 4385.00 mm (millimeters) 14.39 ft (feet) 172.64 in (inches) 4.3850 m (meters) |
| Width | 1735.00 mm (millimeters) 5.69 ft (feet) 68.31 in (inches) 1.7350 m (meters) | 1675.00 mm (millimeters) 5.50 ft (feet) 65.94 in (inches) 1.6750 m (meters) |
| Height | 1446.00 mm (millimeters) 4.74 ft (feet) 56.93 in (inches) 1.4460 m (meters) | 1415.00 mm (millimeters) 4.64 ft (feet) 55.71 in (inches) 1.4150 m (meters) |
| Ground clearance | - | - |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | 455.0 l (liters) 16.07 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.46 m3 (cubic meters) 455000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) | 575.0 l (liters) 20.31 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.57 m3 (cubic meters) 575000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | 785.0 l (liters) 27.72 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.79 m3 (cubic meters) 785000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) | - |
| Curb weight | 1325 kg (kilograms) 2921.12 lbs (pounds) | 990 kg (kilograms) 2182.58 lbs (pounds) |
| Maximum weight | 1820 kg (kilograms) 4012.41 lbs (pounds) | 1470 kg (kilograms) 3240.80 lbs (pounds) |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | 55.0 l (liters) 12.10 UK gal (UK gallons) 14.53 US gal (US gallons) | 55.0 l (liters) 12.10 UK gal (UK gallons) 14.53 US gal (US gallons) |
Engine
Technical data about the vehicle's engine - location, displacement, aspiration, cylinders, valves, compression, fuel, etc.
| Type of fuel | diesel | petrol |
| Type of fuel system | - | multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Engine model | AGR, ALH | EV |
| Engine location | transverse, front | transverse, front |
| Engine displacement | 1896 cc (cubic centimeters) | 1781 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Valve mechanism type | overhead camshaft (OHC) | single overhead camshaft (SOHC) |
| Type of aspiration | turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Compression ratio | 19.50 : 1 | 10.00 : 1 |
| Arrangement of the cylinders | inline/straight engine | - |
| Number of cylinders | 4 (four) | 4 (four) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 (two) | 2 (two) |
| Bore (the diameter of a cylinder) | 79.50 mm (millimeters) 0.26 ft (feet) 3.13 in (inches) 0.0795 m (meters) | 81.00 mm (millimeters) 0.27 ft (feet) 3.19 in (inches) 0.0810 m (meters) |
| Stroke (the length of a piston stroke) | 95.50 mm (millimeters) 0.31 ft (feet) 3.76 in (inches) 0.0955 m (meters) | 86.40 mm (millimeters) 0.28 ft (feet) 3.40 in (inches) 0.0864 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about the maximum power, torque, speed and the revolutions per minute, at which they are reached. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km.
| Maximum power | 90 hp (horse power) 67.1 kW (kilowatts) 91.3 ps (metric horsepower) | 112 hp (horse power) 83.5 kW (kilowatts) 113.6 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power is generated at | 4000 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Maximum torque | 202 Nm (newton meters) 20.6 kgm (kilogram meters) 149.0 ft-lb (foot-pounds) | 159 Nm (newton meters) 16.2 kgm (kilogram meters) 117.3 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque is reached at | 1900 rpm (revolutions per minute) | 4000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Redline RPM | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.90 s (seconds) | 10.00 s (seconds) |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h (kilometers per hour) 111.85 mph (miles per hour) | 189 km/h (kilometers per hour) 117.44 mph (miles per hour) |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.36 |
Fuel consumption
Information about the fuel consumption (urban, extra-urban, combined).
| Fuel consumption (urban) | 6.6 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.45 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.74 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 35.64 mpg (miles per gallon) 9.41 mpl (miles per liter) 15.15 km/l (kilometers per liter) | - |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | 4.2 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 0.92 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.11 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 56.00 mpg (miles per gallon) 14.79 mpl (miles per liter) 23.81 km/l (kilometers per liter) | - |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 4.8 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.06 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.27 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 49.00 mpg (miles per gallon) 12.95 mpl (miles per liter) 20.83 km/l (kilometers per liter) | - |
| EU emission standard | - | - |
| Catalytic converter | - | - |
| CO2 emissions | - | - |
Transmission, drive type
Information about the transmission (automatic and/or manual), number of gears/speeds and type of drive.
| Transmission model | - | - |
| Type of transmission | manual | manual |
| Number of automatic gears | - | - |
| Number of manual gears | 5 (five) | 5 (five) |
| Final drive ratio | - | - |
| Drive type | front wheel drive (FWD) | front wheel drive (FWD) |
Steering
Technical specifications about the type of steering and the vehicle's turning circle (turning diameter).
| Type of steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | hydraulic | hydraulic |
| Turning circle diameter | 10.90 m (meters) 35.76 ft (feet) 429.13 in (inches) | - |
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
| Type of front suspension | - independent suspension - MacPherson strut - anti-roll bar/sway bar/stabilizer bar - coil springs | - independent suspension - MacPherson strut |
| Type of rear suspension | - | - coil springs |
Brakes
Type of brakes used on the front and rear wheels as well as presence of an ABS (anti-lock braking system).
| Type of front brakes | ventilated discs | discs |
| Type of rear brakes | discs | drum |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Yes | - |
Wheels
Type and size of the rims and tyres of the vehicle.
| Rim size | 6J X 15 | 13 |
| Tyre code | 195/65 R15 | 175/70 R13 |