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Background grid Opel Astra Hatchback 2021-present Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 1.441 m 2 
+ 4.3 cm
1 1.398 m Spec height1
+ 39.6 cm 2 4.374 m Spec length
1 3.978 m Spec length
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image
Opel Astra 5-door Hatchback 2021 - present
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Opel
Astra
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 6 | 2021 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Opel Astra (L) 5-door Hatchback 2021


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 39.6 cm shorter and 4.3 cm lower compared to Opel Astra (L) 5-door Hatchback 2021. It offers 70% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
397.8 cm
Length
437.4 cm
+39.6
159.6 cm
Width2
186 cm
+26.4
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
206.2 cm
139.8 cm
Height1
144.1 cm
+4.3
240.7 cm
Wheelbase
267.5 cm
+26.8
-- cm
Ground clearance3
17 cm
875 kg
Weight4,6
1332 kg
+53%
--
Seats max.
5
410 l
Cargo volume EU4
422 l
+3%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1339 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 4190
Price EU7
€ 22465
+437%
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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