Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2024 – present) vs Opel Astra 5 Doors (2026 – present): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 196 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.6 s. The Opel Astra 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 2.2 L/100 km against 4.3 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,229 kg against 1,363 kg. At 4,374 mm, the Opel Astra 5 Doors is 92 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors dates from 2024 – present, the Opel Astra 5 Doors from 2026 – present.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2024 – present
|
Opel
Astra 5 Doors
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2024 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Hybrid, Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 204 hp | 130 – 196 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 300 Nm | 230 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 10.2 s | 7.6 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 224 km/h | 171 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.3 – 5.4 L/100 km | 2.2 – 4.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,282 mm | 4,374 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,229 – 1,577 kg | 1,363 – 1,658 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.