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Spec height1 1.485 m 2 
+ 2.5 cm
1 1.46 m Spec height1
+ 0.6 cm 2 1.759 m Spec width2
1 1.753 m Spec width2
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Opel Astra 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2010
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Opel
Astra
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2004 - 2010
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2003 - 2009
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 5 | 2003 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonOpel Astra (H) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Volkswagen Golf (1K) 5-door Hatchback 2003


Dimensions & Specifications | Opel Astra (H) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 0.6 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (1K) 5-door Hatchback 2003. It offers 1% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
424.9 cm
+4.5
Length
420.4 cm
175.3 cm
Width2
175.9 cm
+0.6
201.3 cm
+1
Width incl. mirrors
200.3 cm
146 cm
Height1
148.5 cm
+2.5
261.4 cm
+3.6
Wheelbase
257.8 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
8.9 cm
1230 kg
+3%
Weight4,6
1202 kg
5
Seats max.
5
380 l
+9%
Cargo volume EU4
350 l
1300 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1305 l
+1%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 15735
Price EU7
€ 17195
+10%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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