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Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIvsVolkswagen Lavida II · Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Bora IV

1.4 280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-present
VS

Volkswagen Lavida II · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    506 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,122 km
    697 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSIVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,663mm184in
4,605mm181in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,688mm106in
2,610mm103in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
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Trunk volume
506L
478L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIVolkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI5,000 rpm1,400-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSIVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI and Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
926 km
575 mi
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,122 km
697 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
478 L
16.9 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSIVolkswagenLavida IIFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,663 mm
183.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
478 L
16.9 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
Trunk score
506 L
17.9 cu ft
478 L
16.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIVolkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Lavida II Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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