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Spec height¹ 1.51 m 2
+ 1.8 cm

1 1.492 m Spec height¹

+ 1.5 cm 2 1.814 m Spec width²

1 1.799 m Spec width²

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Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

Opel

Astra

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 4 | 2009 - 2012

Photographed in Switzerland 16″

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Front View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. Opel Astra (J) 5-door Hatchback 2009

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 1.5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower compared to Opel Astra (J) 5-door Hatchback 2009. It offers 3% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

425.8 cm

Length

441.9 cm

+16.1

179.9 cm

Width²

181.4 cm

+1.5

202.7 cm

+1.4

Width incl. mirrors

201.3 cm

149.2 cm

Height¹

151 cm

+1.8

263.7 cm

Wheelbase

268.5 cm

+4.8

14.2 cm

Ground clearance³

-- cm

1205 kg

Weight^4,⁶

1373 kg

+14%

Seats max.

380 l

+3%

Cargo volume EU⁴

370 l

1270 l

+3%

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

1235 l

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

Standard

Segment

Standard

€ 18075

+8%

Price EU⁷

€ 16770

$ --

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Quick Facts

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Comparison combinations

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Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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