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:
1.6 Petrol
1.6 Petrol
Performance
Power:
105 HP
100 HP
Torque:
148 NM
145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
10.9 seconds
Volkswagen Bora engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
7.4
Real fuel consumption:
7.5 l/100km
8.0 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
960 km on highway
730 km with real consumption
680 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Dimensions
Length:
4.38 m
4.15 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Volkswagen Bora is 23 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
785 litres
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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.
