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Spec height¹ 58.7 in 2
+ 3.7 in

1 55 in Spec height¹

+ 7.99 in 2 70.8 in Spec width²

1 62.8 in Spec width²

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Ford

Escort

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980

Photographed in Switzerland 13″

Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012

Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 7.99 in narrower and 3.7 in lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It offers 68% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

156.6 in

Length

167.6 in

+11

62.8 in

Width²

70.8 in

-- in

Width incl. mirrors

79.8 in

55 in

Height¹

58.7 in

+3.7

94.8 in

Wheelbase

103.8 in

-- in

Ground clearance³

5.6 in

1929 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

2656.6 lbs

+38%

Seats max.

14.5 cu ft

+9%

Cargo volume EU⁴

13.4 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

44.8 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Standard

Segment

Standard

€ 4190

Price EU⁷

€ 18075

+332%

$ --

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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