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.
Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
9.2 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
870 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
630 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect.
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
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
785 litres
1184 litres
Volkswagen Bora has 125 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 399 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.
