Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 4 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
8.7
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
880 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%).
Dimensions
Length:
4.41 m
4.40 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Bora is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1470 litres
1370 litres
Volkswagen Bora has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Bora has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 100 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.
