Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra K vs Opel Astra J: size comparison
- Length Astra J 49 mm2 in longer
- Width About the same width
- Height Astra J 25 mm1 in taller
- Boot About the same
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Astra K is 49 mm2 in shorter, 5 mm0.2 in narrower and 25 mm1 in lower than the Astra J. Its wheelbase is 23 mm0.9 in shorter.
| Dimension | Astra K | Astra J | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,370 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,370 mm | 4,419 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,419 mm | −49 mm−2 in −1.1% |
| Width | 1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm | 1,814 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,814 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.3% |
| Height | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | 1,510 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,510 mm | −25 mm−1 in −1.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,662 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,662 mm | 2,685 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,685 mm | −23 mm−0.9 in −0.9% |
| Footprint | 7.91 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.91 m² | 8.02 m²86.3 sq ft86.3 sq ft8.02 m² | −0.11 m²−1.2 sq ft −1.4% |
| Boot | 370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L | 370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L | Same |
| Kerb weight | 1,244–1,350 kg2,743–2,976 lb2,743–2,976 lb1,244–1,350 kg | 1,373 kg3,027 lb3,027 lb1,373 kg | −129 kg−284 lb −9.4% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Astra K
- Single garage
- Tight 1,130 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 596 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 630 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 346 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Astra J
- Single garage
- Tight 1,081 mm3 ft 7 in to spare in length, 593 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 581 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 343 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra K or the Opel Astra J?
The Opel Astra J is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra K is 49 mm shorter, 5 mm narrower and 25 mm lower than the Astra J. Its wheelbase is 23 mm shorter.
Will the Opel Astra K and the Opel Astra J fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Astra K fits, but it is tight to get out (1,130 mm to spare in length, 596 mm each side). The Opel Astra J fits, but it is tight to get out (1,081 mm to spare in length, 593 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
Both boots hold about the same: 370 L in the Opel Astra K and 370 L in the Opel Astra J.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.