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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 67.7 in Spec width2
+ 3.11 in 1 70.8 in Spec width2
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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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Rear 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 3.11 in wider 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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3113760
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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