The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Automatic
Manual
Engine:
1.9 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
115 HP
100 HP
Torque:
285 NM
240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
10.7 seconds
Volkswagen Bora engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.3
4.9
The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
45 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1030 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1070 km on highway
1150 km on highway
Dimensions
Length:
4.38 m
3.92 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.65 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Volkswagen Bora is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Bora is 46 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
270 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1030 litres
Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Bora has 185 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
