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


Dimensions & Specifications | Opel Adam 3-door Hatchback 2012 is 24.45 in shorter and 1.97 in higher compared to BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019. It has 1 in less ground clearance and offers 45% less cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Subcompact
+2
145.6 in
Length
170 in
+24.4
67.7 in
Width2
70.8 in
+3.1
77.4 in
Width incl. mirrors
81.93 in
+4.53
58.4 in
+1.9
Height1
56.5 in
91 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
+14.1
5 in
Ground clearance3
6 in
+1
2394.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3075.4 lbs
+29%
--
Seats max.
5
17.1 cu ft
+28%
Cargo volume EU4
13.4 cu ft
23.4 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
42.4 cu ft
+82%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 11750
Price EU7
€ 29500
+152%
$ --
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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