1981 Ford Escort III vs. 2020 Skoda Octavia IV
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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2020 Skoda Octavia IVChange Car
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Here’s how the 1981 Ford Escort III and the 2020 Skoda Octavia IV compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2020 Skoda Octavia IV comes in at 4702 mm (185.12 in), giving it a 736 mm (28.98 in) (15.7 %) advantage over the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2020 Skoda Octavia IV stretches to 1829 mm (72.01 in), making it 189 mm (7.44 in) (10.3 %) wider than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 2020 Skoda Octavia IV reaches 1477 mm (58.15 in), which is 140 mm (5.51 in) (9.5 %) taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 2020 Skoda Octavia IV is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
3966 mm156.1 in
4702 mm185.1 in
Width
1640 mm64.6 in
1829 mm72.0 in
Height
1337 mm52.6 in
1477 mm58.1 in

1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -736 mm-29.0 in (-15.7%)
2020 Skoda Octavia IV Preview
4702 mm185.1 in 🟒 +736 mm+29.0 in (+18.6%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -189 mm-7.4 in (-10.3%)
2020 Skoda Octavia IV Rear View
1829 mm72.0 in 🟒 +189 mm+7.4 in (+11.5%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-9.5%)
2020 Skoda Octavia IV Rear View
1477 mm58.1 in 🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+10.5%)
1981 Ford Escort III
2020 Skoda Octavia IV

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1981
2020

Production:

1980-1989 Discontinued Model
2019-2024 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -736 mm-29.0 in (-15.7%) - πŸ”΄ -723 mm-28.5 in (-15.4%)
4689-4702 mm184.6-185.1 in
🟒 +723 mm+28.5 in (+18.2%) - 🟒 +736 mm+29.0 in (+18.6%)

Width:

1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -189 mm-7.4 in (-10.3%)
1829 mm72.0 in
🟒 +189 mm+7.4 in (+11.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1994-2003 mm78.5-78.9 in

Height:

1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -140 mm-5.5 in (-9.5%) - πŸ”΄ -77 mm-3.0 in (-5.4%)
1414-1477 mm55.7-58.1 in
🟒 +77 mm+3.0 in (+5.8%) - 🟒 +140 mm+5.5 in (+10.5%)

Ground Clearance:

-
139-143 mm5.5-5.6 in

Trunk Capacity:

305 liter10.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -295 liter-10.4 cu ft (-49.2%) - πŸ”΄ -145 liter-5.1 cu ft (-32.2%)
450-600 liter15.9-21.2 cu ft
🟒 +145 liter+5.1 cu ft (+47.5%) - 🟒 +295 liter+10.4 cu ft (+96.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1378 liter48.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -177 liter-6.3 cu ft (-11.4%) - πŸ”΄ -27 liter-1.0 cu ft (-1.9%)
1405-1555 liter49.6-54.9 cu ft
🟒 +27 liter+1.0 cu ft (+2.0%) - 🟒 +177 liter+6.3 cu ft (+12.8%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -750 kg-1653 lbs (-46.3%) - πŸ”΄ -331 kg-730 lbs (-27.0%)
1226-1620 kg2703-3571 lbs
🟒 +331 kg+730 lbs (+37.0%) - 🟒 +750 kg+1653 lbs (+86.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1375 kg3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -760 kg-1676 lbs (-35.6%) - πŸ”΄ -495 kg-1091 lbs (-26.5%)
1870-2135 kg4123-4707 lbs
🟒 +495 kg+1091 lbs (+36.0%) - 🟒 +760 kg+1676 lbs (+55.3%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 7.0J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7.0J x 17
  • 6.5J x 17
  • 7J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 7.5J x 18

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R17 (W:205 | H:55 | D:17)
  • 205/60 R16 (W:205 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 225/40 R19 (W:225 | H:40 | D:19)
  • 225/45 R 18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)

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