2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 2012 Opel Astra J GTC 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.
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
Here’s how the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC comes in at 4466 mm (175.83 in), giving it a 190 mm (7.48 in) (4.3 %) advantage over the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 4276 mm (168.35 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC stretches to 1840 mm (72.44 in), making it 41 mm (1.61 in) (2.2 %) wider than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII at 1799 mm (70.83 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 10 mm (0.39 in) (0.7 %) compared to the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC at 1482 mm (58.35 in).
Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is taller than the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC, while the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC is longer and wider than the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII.
Length
4276 mm168.3 in
4466 mm175.8 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1840 mm72.4 in
Height
1492 mm58.7 in
1482 mm58.3 in
4276 mm168.3 in🔴 -190 mm-7.5 in (-4.3%)
4466 mm175.8 in🟢 +190 mm+7.5 in (+4.4%)
1799 mm70.8 in🔴 -41 mm-1.6 in (-2.2%)
1840 mm72.4 in🟢 +41 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)
1492 mm58.7 in🟢 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)
1482 mm58.3 in🔴 -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
2012 Opel Astra J GTC
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year:
2017
2012
Production:
2017-2021 Discontinued Model
n/a
Dimensions
Length:
4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in 🔴 -208 mm-8.2 in (-4.7%) - 🔴 -190 mm-7.5 in (-4.3%)
4466 mm175.8 in 🟢 +190 mm+7.5 in (+4.4%) - 🟢 +208 mm+8.2 in (+4.9%)
Width:
1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in 🔴 -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.7%) - 🔴 -41 mm-1.6 in (-2.2%)
1840 mm72.4 in 🟢 +41 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%) - 🟢 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.8%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2027 mm79.8 in 🟢 +7 mm+0.3 in (+0.3%)
2020 mm79.5 in 🔴 -7 mm-0.3 in (-0.3%)
Height:
1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in 🔴 -46 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%) - 🟢 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.7%)
1482 mm58.3 in 🔴 -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.7%) - 🟢 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.2%)
Ground Clearance:
122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in 🟢 +10 mm+0.4 in (+8.9%) - 🟢 +31 mm+1.2 in (+27.7%)
112 mm4.4 in 🔴 -31 mm-1.2 in (-21.7%) - 🔴 -10 mm-0.4 in (-8.2%)
Trunk Capacity:
272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft 🔴 -108 liter-3.8 cu ft (-28.4%) - 🟢 +113 liter+4.0 cu ft (+29.7%)
380 liter13.4 cu ft 🔴 -113 liter-4.0 cu ft (-22.9%) - 🟢 +108 liter+3.8 cu ft (+39.7%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft 🔴 -3 liter-0.1 cu ft (-0.3%) - 🟢 +356 liter+12.6 cu ft (+30.6%)
1165 liter41.1 cu ft 🔴 -356 liter-12.6 cu ft (-23.4%) - 🟢 +3 liter+0.1 cu ft (+0.3%)
