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.
Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.5 l/100km
6.8 l/100km
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
1010 km on highway
690 km with real consumption
800 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
7 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Opel Corsa
Used also on Volkswagen Golf
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.11 m
4.38 m
Width:
1.71 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Opel Astra is smaller. Opel Astra is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
370 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
785 litres
Opel Astra has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 395 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora.
