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/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volkswagen Passat is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Bora can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
On average, the Volkswagen Passat petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Volkswagen Bora. On average, Volkswagen Passat equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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785 litres
Turning diameter:
11.6 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.