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
1.9 Diesel
Performance
Power:
130 HP
150 HP
Torque:
310 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.1 seconds
8.8 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
6.2
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
1000 km in combined cycle
1210 km on highway
1210 km on highway
960 km with real consumption
1050 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Volkswagen Bora 1998: Vehicle is equipped with 4motion automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-plate clutch engages and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
Volkswagen Golf 1998: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
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:
340 litres
245 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
670 litres
1099 litres
Volkswagen Bora has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 429 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.
