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Spec height¹ 59.2 in 2
+ 4.17 in

1 55 in Spec height¹

+ 21.89 in 2 178.5 in Spec length

1 156.6 in Spec length

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Ford

Escort

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980

Shot in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image

Volkswagen

Golf

Estate

Gen. 6 | 2009 - 2013

Shot in Switzerland 16″

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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Volkswagen Golf Variant (1KM) Estate 2009

Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 21.89 in shorter and 4.17 in lower compared to Volkswagen Golf Variant (1KM) Estate 2009. It offers 73% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

156.6 in

Length

178.5 in

+21.9

62.8 in

Width²

70.1 in

+7.3

-- in

Width incl. mirrors

78.86 in

55 in

Height¹

59.2 in

+4.2

94.8 in

Wheelbase

101.5 in

+6.7

-- in

Ground clearance³

-- in

1929 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

2934.3 lbs

+53%

Seats max.

14.5 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

17.8 cu ft

+23%

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

52.8 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Standard

Segment

Standard

€ 4190

Price EU⁷

€ 18950

+353%

$ --

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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Origin of the most car models

1908
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