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Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 1.5 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 Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2021

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
  • Lightest
    1,315 kg
    2,899 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,315kg2,899lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight-
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
69.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
37.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
1,245km774mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,663mm184in
4,873mm192in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,462mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,688mm106in
2,786mm110in
Front track-
1,586mm62in
Rear track-
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
506L
586L
Max trunk volume-
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
37.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
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
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
1,360 kg
2,998 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSI8.3 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI: 0.4 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
1,245 km
774 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.7 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 TSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenBora IV1.4 280TSIVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20191.5 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
8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
1,245 km
774 mi
Trunk score
506 L
17.9 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSIVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Bora IV 1.4 280TSI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 1.5 TSI

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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