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
Performance
Power:
130 HP
101 HP
Torque:
310 NM
230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10 seconds
12 seconds
Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 29 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.2
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.3 l/100km
6.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1050 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1130 km on highway
1030 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
