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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980 Opel Astra Hatchback 1998-2006
Spec height1 1.398 m 2
1 1.425 m Spec height1
 + 2.7 cm
2 1.596 m Spec width2
+ 11.3 cm 1 1.709 m Spec width2
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Opel Astra 5-door Hatchback 1998 - 2006
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Opel
Astra
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1998 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonOpel Astra (G) 5-door Hatchback 1998 vs. Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974


Dimensions & Specifications | Opel Astra (G) 5-door Hatchback 1998 is 11.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm higher compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 188% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
411 cm
+13.2
Length
397.8 cm
170.9 cm
+11.3
Width2
159.6 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
142.5 cm
+2.7
Height1
139.8 cm
260.6 cm
+19.9
Wheelbase
240.7 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1100 kg
+26%
Weight4,6
875 kg
5
Seats max.
--
370 l
Cargo volume EU4
410 l
+11%
1180 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 13864
+231%
Price EU7
€ 4190
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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