Size comparison · drawn to scale
Volkswagen Golf Mk7 vs Opel Astra L: size comparison
- Length Astra L 119 mm5 in longer
- Width Astra L 69 mm3 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Astra L 42 L1.5 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 Golf Mk7 is 119 mm5 in shorter, 69 mm3 in narrower and 6 mm0.2 in lower than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 44 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | Golf Mk7 | Astra L | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,255 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,255 mm | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | −119 mm−5 in −2.7% |
| Width | 1,791 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,791 mm | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | −69 mm−3 in −3.7% |
| Height | 1,435 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,435 mm | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,631 mm | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | −44 mm−2 in −1.6% |
| Footprint | 7.62 m²82.0 sq ft82.0 sq ft7.62 m² | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | −0.51 m²−5.5 sq ft −6.3% |
| Boot | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | −42 L−1.5 cu ft −10.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,205–1,354 kg2,657–2,985 lb2,657–2,985 lb1,205–1,354 kg | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 kg | −127 kg−280 lb −9.5% |
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.
Golf Mk7
- Single garage
- Fits 1,245 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 605 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 745 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 355 mm1 ft 2 in 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
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 or the Opel Astra L?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Golf Mk7 is 119 mm shorter, 69 mm narrower and 6 mm lower than the Astra L. Its wheelbase is 44 mm shorter.
Will the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 and the Opel Astra L fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Volkswagen Golf Mk7 fits with room to open the doors (1,245 mm to spare in length, 605 mm each side). The Opel Astra L fits, but it is tight to get out (1,126 mm to spare in length, 570 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 380 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (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.