2012 Opel Astra J GTC vs. 1981 Ford Escort III
Dimensions Comparison

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Here’s how the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC and the 1981 Ford Escort III compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC measures 4466 mm (175.83 in), making it 500 mm (19.69 in) (11.2 %) longer than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC spans 1840 mm (72.44 in), which is 200 mm (7.87 in) (10.9 %) broader than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC stands at 1482 mm (58.35 in), giving it an extra 145 mm (5.71 in) (9.8 %) compared to the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 2012 Opel Astra J GTC is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
4466 mm175.8 in
3966 mm156.1 in
Width
1840 mm72.4 in
1640 mm64.6 in
Height
1482 mm58.3 in
1337 mm52.6 in

2012 Opel Astra J GTC Side View Left
4466 mm175.8 in 🟒 +500 mm+19.7 in (+12.6%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -500 mm-19.7 in (-11.2%)
2012 Opel Astra J GTC Preview
1840 mm72.4 in 🟒 +200 mm+7.9 in (+12.2%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -200 mm-7.9 in (-10.9%)
2012 Opel Astra J GTC Preview
1482 mm58.3 in 🟒 +145 mm+5.7 in (+10.8%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -145 mm-5.7 in (-9.8%)
2012 Opel Astra J GTC
1981 Ford Escort III

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

2012
1981

Production:

2011-2018 Discontinued Model
1980-1989 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4466 mm175.8 in
🟒 +500 mm+19.7 in (+12.6%)
3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -500 mm-19.7 in (-11.2%)

Width:

1840 mm72.4 in
🟒 +200 mm+7.9 in (+12.2%)
1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -200 mm-7.9 in (-10.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2020 mm79.5 in
-

Height:

1482 mm58.3 in
🟒 +145 mm+5.7 in (+10.8%)
1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -145 mm-5.7 in (-9.8%)

Ground Clearance:

112 mm4.4 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

380 liter13.4 cu ft
🟒 +75 liter+2.6 cu ft (+24.6%)
305 liter10.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -75 liter-2.6 cu ft (-19.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1165 liter41.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -213 liter-7.5 cu ft (-15.5%)
1378 liter48.7 cu ft
🟒 +213 liter+7.5 cu ft (+18.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1430-1571 kg3153-3463 lbs
🟒 +535 kg+1179 lbs (+59.8%) - 🟒 +701 kg+1545 lbs (+80.6%)
870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -701 kg-1545 lbs (-44.6%) - πŸ”΄ -535 kg-1179 lbs (-37.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1840-2080 kg4057-4586 lbs
🟒 +465 kg+1025 lbs (+33.8%) - 🟒 +705 kg+1554 lbs (+51.3%)
1375 kg3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -705 kg-1554 lbs (-33.9%) - πŸ”΄ -465 kg-1025 lbs (-25.3%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 17 inches
  • 18 inches
  • 19 inches
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 235/45 R19 (W:235 | H:45 | D:19)
  • 235/50 R18 (W:235 | H:50 | D:18)
  • 235/55 R17 (W:235 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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