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
Manual
Engine:
3.2 Petrol
2.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
241 HP
204 HP
Torque:
320 NM
270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.4 seconds
7.4 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 37 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.2
11.0
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
560 km in combined cycle
780 km on highway
750 km on highway
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Volkswagen Golf 1998: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
Volkswagen Bora 1998: Vehicle is equipped with 4motion automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-plate clutch engages and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
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:
no data
340 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
670 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.
