2012 Opel Astra J vs. 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
2012 Opel Astra J (facelift 2012)Change Car
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 2012 Opel Astra J and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Opel Astra J measures 4419 mm (173.98 in), making it 143 mm (5.63 in) (3.2 %) longer than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Opel Astra J spans 1814 mm (71.42 in), which is 15 mm (0.59 in) (0.8 %) broader than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1799 mm (70.83 in). As for height, the 2012 Opel Astra J stands at 1510 mm (59.45 in), giving it an extra 18 mm (0.71 in) (1.2 %) compared to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1492 mm (58.74 in).
Overall, the 2012 Opel Astra J is longer, wider and taller than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII.
Length
4419 mm174.0 in
4276 mm168.3 in
Width
1814 mm71.4 in
1799 mm70.8 in
Height
1510 mm59.4 in
1492 mm58.7 in
4419 mm174.0 in🟢 +143 mm+5.6 in (+3.3%)
4276 mm168.3 in🔴 -143 mm-5.6 in (-3.2%)
1814 mm71.4 in🟢 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.8%)
1799 mm70.8 in🔴 -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.8%)
1510 mm59.4 in🟢 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%)
1492 mm58.7 in🔴 -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
2012 Opel Astra J
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2012
2017
Production:
n/a
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4419 mm174.0 in 🟢 +143 mm+5.6 in (+3.3%) - 🟢 +161 mm+6.3 in (+3.8%)
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🔴 -161 mm-6.3 in (-3.6%) - 🔴 -143 mm-5.6 in (-3.2%)
Width:
1814 mm71.4 in 🟢 +15 mm+0.6 in (+0.8%) - 🟢 +24 mm+0.9 in (+1.3%)
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🔴 -24 mm-0.9 in (-1.3%) - 🔴 -15 mm-0.6 in (-0.8%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
1831 mm72.1 in
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
2013 mm79.3 in 🔴 -14 mm-0.6 in (-0.7%)
2027 mm79.8 in 🟢 +14 mm+0.6 in (+0.7%)
Height:
1510 mm59.4 in 🟢 +18 mm+0.7 in (+1.2%) - 🟢 +74 mm+2.9 in (+5.2%)
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🔴 -74 mm-2.9 in (-4.9%) - 🔴 -18 mm-0.7 in (-1.2%)
Ground Clearance:
165 mm6.5 in 🟢 +22 mm+0.9 in (+15.4%) - 🟢 +43 mm+1.7 in (+35.2%)
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in 🔴 -43 mm-1.7 in (-26.1%) - 🔴 -22 mm-0.9 in (-13.3%)
Trunk Capacity:
370 liter13.1 cu ft 🔴 -123 liter-4.3 cu ft (-24.9%) - 🟢 +98 liter+3.5 cu ft (+36.0%)
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -98 liter-3.5 cu ft (-26.5%) - 🟢 +123 liter+4.3 cu ft (+33.2%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1235 liter43.6 cu ft 🔴 -286 liter-10.1 cu ft (-18.8%) - 🟢 +73 liter+2.6 cu ft (+6.3%)
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft 🔴 -73 liter-2.6 cu ft (-5.9%) - 🟢 +286 liter+10.1 cu ft (+23.2%)
