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Background grid Citroën BX Hatchback 1986-1994 Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986
Spec height1 53.5 in 2
1 54.5 in Spec height1
 + 0.94 in
+ 10.63 in 2 166.9 in Spec length
1 156.3 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1986
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 1980 - 1986
Spotted in the Netherlands 15″ SZ Quality
Citroën BX 5-door Hatchback 1986 - 1994
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Citroën
BX
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1.1 | 1986 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 vs. Citroën BX 5-door Hatchback 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 is 10.63 in shorter and 0.94 in higher compared to Citroën BX 5-door Hatchback 1986. It offers 6% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Mid-size
+1
156.3 in
Length
166.9 in
+10.6
64.6 in
Width2
66.1 in
+1.5
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
54.5 in
+1
Height1
53.5 in
94.6 in
Wheelbase
104.5 in
+9.9
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1741.6 lbs
Weight4,6
1951.1 lbs
+12%
--
Seats max.
5
10.8 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
15.7 cu ft
+46%
48.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
51.4 cu ft
+6%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7156
Price EU7
€ 8344
+17%
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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