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:
1.6 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
102 HP
75 HP
Torque:
148 NM
128 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
14 seconds
16.5 seconds
Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 27 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
8.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
820 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
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
10.1 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 0.9 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
