Opel Astra H or Volkswagen Golf V?

2004–2010 vs 2003–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Astra H 4,587 mm, Golf V 4,216 mm — a 37 cm difference.
Boot: Astra H 500 l, Golf V 350 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra H 4.7 l/100 km, Golf V 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: Astra H 59–177 kW, Golf V 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra H 22 items (Essentia), Golf V 21 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings); no Astra H is listed right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra H2004–2010no listings	Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,249 mm–4,587 mm	Length4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width	Width1,753 mm–1,804 mm	Width1,759 mm
Height	Height1,432 mm–1,467 mm	Height1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,614 mm–2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–500 l	Trunk volume350 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,450 kg	Curb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2010	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines10
Power	Power59–177 kW (80–241 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 90	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsEssentia · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Essentia	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Cosmo	Items in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 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 · 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 · Safety7 · 8
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,000
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra H or Volkswagen Golf V?

Length: Opel Astra H 4,587 mm, Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm (a 371 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 500 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra H or Volkswagen Golf V?

The most frugal Opel Astra H uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf V 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra H or Volkswagen Golf V?

The strongest Opel Astra H makes 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC); the strongest Volkswagen Golf V 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI).

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