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 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
8.9
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
550 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
740 km on highway
800 km on highway
Volkswagen Bora gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
580'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Vectra, Opel Omega, Opel Calibra
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Beetle
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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:
10.1 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.
