Size comparison · drawn to scale
Opel Astra L vs Volkswagen Golf Mk8: size comparison
- Length Astra L 90 mm4 in longer
- Width Astra L 71 mm3 in wider
- Height Golf Mk8 15 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot Astra L 41 L1.4 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 90 mm4 in longer, 71 mm3 in wider and 15 mm0.6 in lower than the Golf Mk8. Its wheelbase is 39 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Astra L | Golf Mk8 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,374 mm14 ft 4 in14 ft 4 in4,374 mm | 4,284 mm14 ft 1 in14 ft 1 in4,284 mm | +90 mm+4 in +2.1% |
| Width | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | 1,789 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,789 mm | +71 mm+3 in +4.0% |
| Height | 1,441 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,441 mm | 1,456 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,456 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,675 mm | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | +39 mm+2 in +1.5% |
| Footprint | 8.14 m²87.6 sq ft87.6 sq ft8.14 m² | 7.66 m²82.5 sq ft82.5 sq ft7.66 m² | +0.47 m²+5.1 sq ft +6.2% |
| Boot | 422 L14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft422 L | 381 L13.5 cu ft13.5 cu ft381 L | +41 L+1.4 cu ft +10.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,332–1,678 kg2,937–3,699 lb2,937–3,699 lb1,332–1,678 kg | 1,264–1,590 kg2,787–3,505 lb2,787–3,505 lb1,264–1,590 kg | +68 kg+150 lb +5.4% |
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 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
Golf Mk8
- Single garage
- Fits 1,216 mm4 ft 0 in to spare in length, 606 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 716 mm2 ft 4 in to spare in length, 356 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Opel Astra L or the Volkswagen Golf Mk8?
The Opel Astra L is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Astra L is 90 mm longer, 71 mm wider and 15 mm lower than the Golf Mk8. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer.
Will the Opel Astra L and the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 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 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 fits with room to open the doors (1,216 mm to spare in length, 606 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 381 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (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.