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:
2.3 Petrol
2.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:
170 HP
147 HP
Torque:
220 NM
203 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.2 seconds
10 seconds
Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.7
8.5
The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Bora consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
560 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
750 km on highway
780 km on highway
Opel Astra 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.
