Opel Astra F or Volkswagen Golf III?

1991–1998 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Astra F 4,290 mm, Golf III 4,345 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Astra F 490 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra F 5.6 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Astra F 44–110 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra F 10 items (GL), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Astra F1991–1998 · 11 engines · GL, CD, GSi, ClubSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra F1991–1998no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,051 mm–4,290 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,688 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,395 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,517 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–490 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1998	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 TDS	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0i 16V	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsGL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · GL	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · CDX	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra F or Volkswagen Golf III?

Length: Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm, Opel Astra F 4,290 mm (a 55 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,517 mm. Boot: 470 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra F or Volkswagen Golf III?

The most frugal Opel Astra F uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 TDS); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra F or Volkswagen Golf III?

The strongest Opel Astra F makes 110 kW (150 hp) (GSi 2.0 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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