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:
2.3 Petrol
2.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:
150 HP
147 HP
Torque:
205 NM
203 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.1 seconds
8.8 seconds
Volkswagen Bora engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
760 km on highway
820 km on highway
550 km with real consumption
590 km with real consumption
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.
