Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 9 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, 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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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