Opel Astra 2000 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: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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 | |
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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`740 | 1`845 | |
| 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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