Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Opel Astra Coupé 1998-2006 Volkswagen Transporter Van 1963-1967
Spec height1 54.7 in 2
1 76.4 in Spec height1
 + 21.65 in
2 168 in Spec length
+ 1.3 in 1 169.3 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volkswagen Transporter Van Samba 1963 - 1967
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Volkswagen
Transporter
Van Samba
Gen. 1.2 | 1963 - 1967
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Opel Astra Coupé 1998 - 2006
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Opel
Astra
Coupé
Gen. 2 | 1998 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Transporter T1 Samba Van Samba 1963 vs. Opel Astra G (T98C) Coupé 1998


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Transporter T1 Samba Van Samba 1963 is 1.3 in longer and 21.65 in higher compared to Opel Astra G (T98C) Coupé 1998

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Size class
Compact
169.3 in
+1.3
Length
168 in
70.9 in
+3.6
Width2
67.3 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
76.4 in
+21.7
Height1
54.7 in
94.5 in
Wheelbase
102.6 in
+8.1
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
-- lbs
Weight4,6
2777.8 lbs
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Seats max.
--
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
16.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
40.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ --
Price EU7
€ 18867
$ --
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
3098805
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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