Volkswagen Bora

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The launch of the VW Bora was part of a move by VW to head further into up-market territory in the small medium sector. The success of the Mark 4 Golf, introduced in 1998 inspired several new cars including the Volkswagen Bora. Available from March 1999 - November 2005, and pitched somewhere between the Golf hot hatch and the Passat saloon, Bora received plenty of praise during its short lifespan for the nice drive it provides.

For example, it was named most driver-friendly modern car by Auto Express magazine. Bora came with decent equipment levels and a wide range of engines and it still provides a relatively stylish option in the small family saloon market while offering decent performance and economy into the bargain. It has also been described as a Golf with a boot, referring to generous storage space compared to most small/medium VWs.

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  Volkswagen Bora V5 2.3 Family Cars 11
3.6 stars
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  Volkswagen Bora 1.6 Comfort Family Cars 1
4.5 stars
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  Volkswagen Bora 1.6 Firstline Family Cars 14
3.9 stars
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  Volkswagen Bora 2.3 V5 Executive Cars 0
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  Volkswagen Bora S TDi PD 150 Family Cars 7
3.8 stars
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  • sean2789 10th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have a 115 Bora sport TDI 6 speed. This is one of the nicest cars i have ever driven. Mine has been utterly reliable now at 138K miles. Very quick, very smooth and handles like a beast! Lots of room and is definitely stiff competiton for those audi and bmw drivers. You only have to look at it and ...

  • katy8 5th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Volkswagen Bora V5 is a great car to drive, smooth powerfull, good handling. Good medium sized car. big boot. Comfortable seats. Nice looks. One of the best cars I have driven.

    I have a 99 V5 2.3 bora. Average mpg is 25-30 quite bad considering I used to drive a 6 litre car which was the sam ...

  • Guest 5th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had my Volkswagen Bora V5 2.3 for a year and a half and its the best car i have ever driven. The power when you sink the foot is so great feels like you have a rocket at the back, it is very comfortable, the seating adjustments are good especially if you suffer from a bad back.

    It passed it ...

  • Guest 30th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    The VW Bora is okay but running costs are too high...My next car will be definitley be Japanese...either a Mazda or a Honda.

  • cjohnw 16th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Very economical in this time of huge fuel prices. I returned 68 mpg on my 20 mile journey to work recently, excellent mpg for a 150bhp car (it was a 1 off, I generally get 62mpg with an overall average of 53mpg)
    Low road tax band (I pay £120 / year, my wife pays £95 / half year for a ...