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:
2.2 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
147 HP
150 HP
Torque:
203 NM
205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.8 seconds
9.1 seconds
Opel Astra engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Despite less power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
760 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
550 km with real consumption
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.
