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:
2.0 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
101 HP
68 HP
Torque:
230 NM
133 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
18 seconds
Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
5.2
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 75 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway
1270 km on highway
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
