Opel Astra 1998 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | 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. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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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: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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