Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra L vs Opel Astra K: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Astra L 51 mm2 in wider
- Height Astra K 44 mm2 in taller
- Boot Astra L 52 L1.8 cu ft more
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 L is 4 mm0.2 in longer, 51 mm2 in wider and 44 mm2 in lower than the Astra K. Its wheelbase is 13 mm0.5 in longer.
| Dimension | Astra L | Astra K | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | 4,370 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,370 mm | +4 mm+0.2 in +0.1% |
| Width | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | 1,809 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,809 mm | +51 mm+2 in +2.8% |
| Height | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | 1,485 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,485 mm | −44 mm−2 in −3.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | 2,662 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,662 mm | +13 mm+0.5 in +0.5% |
| Footprint | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | 7.91 m²85.1 sq ft85.1 sq ft7.91 m² | +0.23 m²+2.5 sq ft +2.9% |
| Boot | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | 370 L13.1 cu ft13.1 cu ft370 L | +52 L+1.8 cu ft +14.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 kg | 1,244–1,350 kg2,743–2,976 lb2,743–2,976 lb1,244–1,350 kg | +88 kg+194 lb +7.1% |
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 L
- Single garage
- Tight 1,126 mm3 ft 8 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 626 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in 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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra L or the Opel Astra K?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra L is 4 mm longer, 51 mm wider and 44 mm lower than the Astra K. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer.
Will the Opel Astra L and the Opel Astra K fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Opel Astra L fits, but it is tight to get out (1,126 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). The Opel Astra K fits, but it is tight to get out (1,130 mm to spare in length, 596 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Opel Astra L: 422 L against 370 L in the Opel Astra K (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
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.