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Background grid Opel Astra Hatchback 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2012-2019
Spec height1 1.485 m 2
1 1.492 m Spec height1
 + 0.7 cm
1 + 0.7 cm
+ 11.2 cm 2 4.37 m Spec length
1 4.258 m Spec length
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Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2019
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Opel Astra 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2019
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Opel
Astra
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 5 | 2015 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. Opel Astra (K) 5-door Hatchback 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 11.2 cm shorter and 0.7 cm higher compared to Opel Astra (K) 5-door Hatchback 2015. It has 0.7 cm more ground clearance and offers 5% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
425.8 cm
Length
437 cm
+11.2
179.9 cm
Width2
180.9 cm
+1
202.7 cm
Width incl. mirrors
204.2 cm
+1.5
149.2 cm
+0.7
Height1
148.5 cm
263.7 cm
Wheelbase
266.2 cm
+2.5
14.2 cm
+0.7
Ground clearance3
13.5 cm
1205 kg
Weight4,6
1280 kg
+7%
5
Seats max.
5
380 l
+3%
Cargo volume EU4
370 l
1270 l
+5%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1210 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 18075
Price EU7
€ 19730
+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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