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Look up available Volkswagen Bora Variant vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 14 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1999–2004 14 variants Estate PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, via Wikimedia Commons

Volkswagen Bora Variant specs by variant

All 14 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · MANUAL 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.8L V6 6MT 4Motion AWD (204 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.8 L 201 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.3L VR5 6MT 4Motion AWD (170 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.3 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
2.3L VR5 6MT FWD (170 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.3 L 168 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.8L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.3L VR5 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.3L VR5 5AT FWD (170 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.3 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.8L Turbo 5AT FWD (150 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
2.3L VR5 4AT FWD (150 HP) 1999–2004 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.9L TDI 5AT FWD (130 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 5AT FWD (115 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 4 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.9L TDI 6MT 4Motion AWD (130 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 129 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.9L TDI 6MT 4Motion AWD (115 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp — —
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (115 HP) 1999–2004 Diesel 1.9 L 114 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Volkswagen Bora Variant result

These examples apply to supported European Volkswagen VINs with ZZZ in positions 4–6. Do not apply this table to a different market’s VIN layout.

ZZZ is a format clue

Our European Volkswagen decoder recognizes the ZZZ filler in positions 4–6 and reads the two-character Typ code in positions 7–8. ZZZ is not an engine or trim code. A VIN without this layout follows the other available decoding sources.

A platform can span more than one version

The Typ code identifies a model family and may narrow its generation. Some mappings span adjacent versions, such as the Passat B6/B7 family. Compare the decoded year, body and documents before selecting specifications.

Separate model year from first registration

The supported format can encode a model year at position 10. That can differ from the first registration date. Neither the model code nor the year supplies a complete factory-option list.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Volkswagen Bora Variant specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other Bora Variant generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Volkswagen Bora Variant VIN FAQ

What can a Volkswagen Bora Variant VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Volkswagen Bora Variant identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Volkswagen Bora Variant dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1999–2004 across 14 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Volkswagen Bora Variant VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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