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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
1.9 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
150 HP
68 HP
Torque:
320 NM
133 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9 seconds
17.2 seconds
Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 82 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 187 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 8.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.4
5.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.3 l/100km
5.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway
1300 km on highway
870 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.38 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Bora is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
785 litres
1184 litres
Volkswagen Bora has 125 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 399 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
