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 Opel Astra, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.6
Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
780 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
440'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
9 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 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum
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
4.11 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.
