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 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
6.3
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
870 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1140 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
610'000 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:
3 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Toledo
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon
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.
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:
330 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1185 litres
785 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 125 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 400 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.
