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Background grid Opel Adam Hatchback 2012-2019 BMW 1 Hatchback 2019-2024
Spec height1 58.4 in 2 
+ 1.97 in
1 56.5 in Spec height1
1 + 0.98 in
2 145.6 in Spec length
+ 24.45 in 1 170 in Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2019 - 2024
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2019 - 2024
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Opel Adam 3-door Hatchback 2012 - 2019
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Opel
Adam
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2012 - 2019
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 vs. Opel Adam 3-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 is 24.45 in longer and 1.97 in lower compared to Opel Adam 3-door Hatchback 2012. It has 1 in more ground clearance and offers 81% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
+2
Size class
Micro
170 in
+24.4
Length
145.6 in
70.8 in
+3.1
Width2
67.7 in
81.93 in
+4.53
Width incl. mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height1
58.4 in
+1.9
105.1 in
+14.1
Wheelbase
91 in
6 in
+1
Ground clearance3
5 in
3075.4 lbs
+29%
Weight4,6
2394.2 lbs
5
Seats max.
--
13.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.1 cu ft
+28%
42.4 cu ft
+82%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
23.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 29500
+152%
Price EU7
€ 11750
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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