2001 Citroen C5 I vs. 1981 Ford Escort III
Dimensions Comparison

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2001 Citroen C5 I (Phase I, 2000)Change Car
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1981 Ford Escort III (GAA,AWA,ABFT,AVA)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2001 Citroen C5 I and the 1981 Ford Escort III compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2001 Citroen C5 I measures 4618 mm (181.81 in), making it 652 mm (25.67 in) (14.1 %) longer than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 3966 mm (156.14 in). Looking at width, the 2001 Citroen C5 I spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 130 mm (5.12 in) (7.3 %) broader than the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1640 mm (64.57 in). As for height, the 2001 Citroen C5 I stands at 1476 mm (58.11 in), giving it an extra 139 mm (5.47 in) (9.4 %) compared to the 1981 Ford Escort III at 1337 mm (52.64 in).

Overall, the 2001 Citroen C5 I is longer, wider and taller than the 1981 Ford Escort III.

Length
4618 mm181.8 in
3966 mm156.1 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1640 mm64.6 in
Height
1476 mm58.1 in
1337 mm52.6 in

2001 Citroen C5 I Preview
4618 mm181.8 in 🟒 +652 mm+25.7 in (+16.4%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
3966 mm156.1 in πŸ”΄ -652 mm-25.7 in (-14.1%)
2001 Citroen C5 I Preview
1770 mm69.7 in 🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1640 mm64.6 in πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)
2001 Citroen C5 I Preview
1476 mm58.1 in 🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+10.4%)
1981 Ford Escort III Preview
1337 mm52.6 in πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-9.4%)
2001 Citroen C5 I
1981 Ford Escort III

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

2001
1981

Production:

2000-2004 Discontinued Model
1980-1989 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4618 mm181.8 in
🟒 +652 mm+25.7 in (+16.4%)
3966 mm156.1 in
πŸ”΄ -652 mm-25.7 in (-14.1%)

Width:

1770 mm69.7 in
🟒 +130 mm+5.1 in (+7.9%)
1640 mm64.6 in
πŸ”΄ -130 mm-5.1 in (-7.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2100 mm82.7 in
-

Height:

1476 mm58.1 in
🟒 +139 mm+5.5 in (+10.4%)
1337 mm52.6 in
πŸ”΄ -139 mm-5.5 in (-9.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

456 liter16.1 cu ft
🟒 +151 liter+5.3 cu ft (+49.5%)
305 liter10.8 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -151 liter-5.3 cu ft (-33.1%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
1378 liter48.7 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1290-1520 kg2844-3351 lbs
🟒 +395 kg+871 lbs (+44.1%) - 🟒 +650 kg+1433 lbs (+74.7%)
870-895 kg1918-1973 lbs
πŸ”΄ -650 kg-1433 lbs (-42.8%) - πŸ”΄ -395 kg-871 lbs (-30.6%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1810-2020 kg3990-4453 lbs
🟒 +435 kg+959 lbs (+31.6%) - 🟒 +645 kg+1422 lbs (+46.9%)
1375 kg3031 lbs
πŸ”΄ -645 kg-1422 lbs (-31.9%) - πŸ”΄ -435 kg-959 lbs (-24.0%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 6.5J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/65 R15 (W:205 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 215/55 R16 (W:215 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 215/65 R16 (W:215 | H:65 | D:16)
  • 185/60 HR13 (W:185 | H:60 | D:13)
  • 195/50 VR15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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