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.
Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
8.9
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
800 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.11 m
4.38 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
785 litres
Opel Astra has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 395 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.1 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
