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:
Manual
Manual
Engine:
2.3 Petrol
2.3 Petrol
Performance
Power:
170 HP
150 HP
Torque:
225 NM
205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.2 seconds
9.1 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
9.8 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
590 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
760 km on highway
560 km with real consumption
550 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
1184 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 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.
