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 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
7.5
Real fuel consumption:
7.1 l/100km
8.1 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
940 km on highway
770 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
300'000 km
480'000 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:
4 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Bora, Audi A2
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.15 m
4.38 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Volkswagen Golf is 23 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
175 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1184 litres
785 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 280 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 399 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora.
