Opel Astra G or Opel Astra H?

1998–2004 vs 2004–2010 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Astra G 4,288 mm, Astra H 4,587 mm — a 30 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Astra G 5 l/100 km, Astra H 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Astra G 55–147 kW, Astra H 59–177 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra G 17 items (Club), Astra H 22 items (Essentia).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Astra G1998–2004 · 11 engines · Club, Comfort, Elegance, NjoySpecifications →Listings →

Opel Astra H2004–2010 · 13 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra G1998–2004no listings	Opel Astra H2004–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,110 mm–4,288 mm	Length4,249 mm–4,587 mm
Width	Width1,709 mm	Width1,753 mm–1,804 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,432 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,606 mm	Wheelbase2,614 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume370 l–500 l	Trunk volume350 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,345 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2004	Production years2004–2010
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines13
Power	Power55–147 kW (75–200 hp)	Power59–177 kW (80–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.2	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.7 DTI	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed244 km/h
Trim levelsClub · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Club	Items in the base trim22 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Edition	Items in the top trim34 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
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 · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra G or Opel Astra H?

Length: Opel Astra H 4,587 mm, Opel Astra G 4,288 mm (a 299 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,606 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra G or Opel Astra H?

The most frugal Opel Astra G uses 5 l/100 km (1.7 DTI); the most frugal Opel Astra H 4.7 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 90).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra G or Opel Astra H?

The strongest Opel Astra G makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Opel Astra H 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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