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
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Diesel
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
82 HP
90 HP
Torque:
185 NM
210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
15.5 seconds
15 seconds
Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 8 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.3
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1140 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.