2017 Volkswagen Golf VII vs. 1999 Opel Astra G
Dimensions Comparison

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2017 Volkswagen Golf VII (5-door, facelift 2017)Change Car
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1999 Opel Astra GChange Car
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Here’s how the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII and the 1999 Opel Astra G compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII measures 4276 mm (168.35 in), making it 166 mm (6.54 in) (3.9 %) longer than the 1999 Opel Astra G at 4110 mm (161.81 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII spans 1799 mm (70.83 in), which is 90 mm (3.54 in) (5.0 %) broader than the 1999 Opel Astra G at 1709 mm (67.28 in). As for height, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII stands at 1492 mm (58.74 in), giving it an extra 67 mm (2.64 in) (4.5 %) compared to the 1999 Opel Astra G at 1425 mm (56.10 in).

Overall, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf VII is longer, wider and taller than the 1999 Opel Astra G.

Length
4276 mm168.3 in
4110 mm161.8 in
Width
1799 mm70.8 in
1709 mm67.3 in
Height
1492 mm58.7 in
1425 mm56.1 in

2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Side View Left
4276 mm168.3 in 🟒 +166 mm+6.5 in (+4.0%)
1999 Opel Astra G Preview
4110 mm161.8 in πŸ”΄ -166 mm-6.5 in (-3.9%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Front View
1799 mm70.8 in 🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.3%)
1999 Opel Astra G Preview
1709 mm67.3 in πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.0%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII Rear View
1492 mm58.7 in 🟒 +67 mm+2.6 in (+4.7%)
1999 Opel Astra G Preview
1425 mm56.1 in πŸ”΄ -67 mm-2.6 in (-4.5%)
2017 Volkswagen Golf VII
1999 Opel Astra G

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2017
1999

Production:

2017-2021 Discontinued Model
1998-2002 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4258-4276 mm167.6-168.3 in
🟒 +148 mm+5.8 in (+3.6%) - 🟒 +166 mm+6.5 in (+4.0%)
4110 mm161.8 in
πŸ”΄ -166 mm-6.5 in (-3.9%) - πŸ”΄ -148 mm-5.8 in (-3.5%)

Width:

1790-1799 mm70.5-70.8 in
🟒 +81 mm+3.2 in (+4.7%) - 🟒 +90 mm+3.5 in (+5.3%)
1709 mm67.3 in
πŸ”΄ -90 mm-3.5 in (-5.0%) - πŸ”΄ -81 mm-3.2 in (-4.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2027 mm79.8 in
🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+1.9%)
1989 mm78.3 in
πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-1.9%)

Height:

1436-1492 mm56.5-58.7 in
🟒 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%) - 🟒 +87 mm+3.4 in (+6.2%)
1405-1425 mm55.3-56.1 in
πŸ”΄ -87 mm-3.4 in (-5.8%) - πŸ”΄ -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%)

Ground Clearance:

122-143 mm4.8-5.6 in
πŸ”΄ -38 mm-1.5 in (-23.8%) - 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+10.0%)
130-160 mm5.1-6.3 in
πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-9.1%) - 🟒 +38 mm+1.5 in (+31.1%)

Trunk Capacity:

272-493 liter9.6-17.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -98 liter-3.5 cu ft (-26.5%) - 🟒 +123 liter+4.3 cu ft (+33.2%)
370 liter13.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -123 liter-4.3 cu ft (-24.9%) - 🟒 +98 liter+3.5 cu ft (+36.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1162-1521 liter41.0-53.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -18 liter-0.6 cu ft (-1.5%) - 🟒 +341 liter+12.0 cu ft (+28.9%)
1180 liter41.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -341 liter-12.0 cu ft (-22.4%) - 🟒 +18 liter+0.6 cu ft (+1.5%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1131-1540 kg2493-3395 lbs
πŸ”΄ -119 kg-262 lbs (-9.5%) - 🟒 +490 kg+1080 lbs (+46.7%)
1050-1250 kg2315-2756 lbs
πŸ”΄ -490 kg-1080 lbs (-31.8%) - 🟒 +119 kg+262 lbs (+10.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1720-2040 kg3792-4497 lbs
πŸ”΄ -50 kg-110 lbs (-2.8%) - 🟒 +525 kg+1157 lbs (+34.7%)
1515-1770 kg3340-3902 lbs
πŸ”΄ -525 kg-1157 lbs (-25.7%) - 🟒 +50 kg+110 lbs (+2.9%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-25.0%)
100 kg220 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+33.3%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 6.5 J x 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
  • 7.5J x 17
  • 7 J x 17
  • 6 J x 17
  • 6J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 19
  • 8J x 19
  • 19
15-inch rims:
  • 6 J x 15
  • 6J x 15
Other Rims:
  • 6J x 14 ET34
  • 6J x 15 ET49
  • 6J x 15 ET49
  • 6.5J x 15 ET45
  • 6.5J x 16 ET49
  • 6J x 16 ET49
  • 7.5J x 17 ET45
14-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15

Tire Size:

  • (W:0 | H:0 | D:0)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R17 (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/35 R19 (W:225 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 235/35 R19 (W:235 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 175/70 R14 (W:175 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 185/65 R15 H (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 185/65 R15 (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 185/65 R15 T (W:185 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 195/60 R15 V (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/50 R16 (W:205 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 205/50 R16 V (W:205 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 215/40 R17 V (W:215 | H:40 | D:17)

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