Opel Astra L or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

2021–present vs 2019–present · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Boot: Astra L 597 l, Golf VIII 611 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra L 1.2 l/100 km, Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: Astra L 81–165 kW, Golf VIII 81–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra L 32 items (Edition), Golf VIII 35 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Astra L2021–present · 11 engines · Edition, Elegance, GS, GS LineSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–present · 11 engines · Life, Style, R-Line, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra L2021–presentno listings	Volkswagen Golf VIII2019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,374 mm–4,642 mm	Length4,284 mm–4,633 mm
Width	Width1,860 mm	Width1,789 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,480 mm	Height1,456 mm–1,478 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,675 mm–2,732 mm	Wheelbase2,627 mm–2,686 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume352 l–597 l	Trunk volume273 l–611 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,690 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,613 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank42 l–52 l	Fuel tank40 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power81–165 kW (110–224 hp)	Power81–235 kW (110–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.2 l/100 km · 1.6 Hybrid 180	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid GTE
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · GSe 1.6 Hybrid 225	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · 2.0 TSI R
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsEdition · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Edition	Items in the base trim35 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · GS	Items in the top trim38 · R-Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra L or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

Length: Opel Astra L 4,642 mm, Volkswagen Golf VIII 4,633 mm (a 9 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,732 vs 2,686 mm. Boot: 597 vs 611 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra L or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The most frugal Opel Astra L uses 1.2 l/100 km (1.6 Hybrid 180); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.1 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid GTE).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra L or Volkswagen Golf VIII?

The strongest Opel Astra L makes 165 kW (224 hp) (GSe 1.6 Hybrid 225); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VIII 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R).

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