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:
Automatic
Automatic
Engine:
2.0 Petrol
2.0 Petrol
Performance
Power:
115 HP
136 HP
Torque:
170 NM
185 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
10.5 seconds
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 21 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.3
Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
550 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway
740 km on highway
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.
