Volkswagen Bora

Years1998–2005
Generations2
Total variants141
Body stylesWagon · Sedan
PlatformVolkswagen Group A4 platform · Volkswagen Group MQB platform
DesignerHartmut Warkuß · Freeman Thomas · J Mays
AssemblyGermany: Wolfsburg · Poland: Poznań · Slovakia: Bratislava · South Africa: Uitenhage · China: Changchun · China: Qingdao
PredecessorVento
SuccessorVolkswagen Sagitar S
Also known asBora Classic (2006–2008) · Bora Classic (China, 2006–2008) · City Jetta (Canada) · City Jetta/Jetta City (Canada, 2007–2010) · Clásico (Mexico, 2010–2015) · Jetta (North America, South Africa) · Jetta · New Bora (2008–2010)

The Volkswagen Bora is a wagon and sedan model, produced 1998–2005, spanning 2 generations with 141 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Bora Variant (1999-2004) and Bora (1998-2005). Body styles across the Bora lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Bora (1998-2005) generation is the most extensively documented, with 126 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 2

Choose your Bora generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Volkswagen Bora have?

The Volkswagen Bora has 2 generations with 141 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volkswagen Bora produced?

The Volkswagen Bora has been produced 1998–2005. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volkswagen Bora?

The Volkswagen Bora is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

37,240Estimated total · €7,448 per year
  • Depreciation12,451
  • Fuel / energy13,519
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax4,520

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 8

Volkswagen Bora: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Bora Classic
    2006–2008
  • Bora Classic
    China
    2006–2008
  • City Jetta
    Canada
  • City Jetta/Jetta City
    Canada
    2007–2010
  • Clásico
    Mexico
    2010–2015
  • Jetta
    North America, South Africa
  • Jetta
  • New Bora
    2008–2010

Equipment

Bora Variant (1999-2004)

Does the Volkswagen Bora have parking sensors?
Optional (rear)on 12 of 15 versions
Does the Volkswagen Bora have cruise control?
Standardon all versions
Does the Volkswagen Bora have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions