Opel Astra G or Volkswagen Golf IV?

1998–2004 vs 1997–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Astra G 4,288 mm, Golf IV 4,397 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Astra G 500 l, Golf IV 460 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra G 5 l/100 km, Golf IV 5 l/100 km.
Power: Astra G 55–147 kW, Golf IV 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra G 17 items (Club), Golf IV 15 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra G1998–2004no listings	Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,110 mm–4,288 mm	Length4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width	Width1,709 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,500 mm	Height1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,606 mm	Wheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume370 l–500 l	Trunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,345 kg	Curb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2004	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–147 kW (75–200 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
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 consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsClub · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Club	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Edition	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 4
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 · 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 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
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 Volkswagen Golf IV?

Length: Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm, Opel Astra G 4,288 mm (a 109 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,511 vs 2,606 mm. Boot: 460 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra G or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The most frugal Opel Astra G uses 5 l/100 km (1.7 DTI); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra G or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The strongest Opel Astra G makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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