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.
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 3 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.8 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Bora over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
820 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
910 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen Golf
Used also on Opel Corsa
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.38 m
4.11 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.71 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.42 m
Volkswagen Bora is larger. Volkswagen Bora is 27 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
370 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
785 litres
1180 litres
Volkswagen Bora has 85 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 395 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra.
