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.
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 1 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
8.4
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.2 l/100km
The Volkswagen Bora is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
680 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
850 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
2 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A3
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.
