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Background grid Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2008-2012 Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992
Spec height1 58.3 in 2 
+ 3.78 in
1 54.5 in Spec height1
+ 3.23 in 2 67.8 in Spec width2
1 64.6 in Spec width2
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 - 1992
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 1986 - 1992
Spotted in the Netherlands 14″ SZ
Ford Fiesta 5-door Hatchback 2008 - 2012
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Ford
Fiesta
5-door Hatchback
2008 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 vs. Ford Fiesta (JA8) 5-door Hatchback 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 is 3.23 in narrower and 3.78 in lower compared to Ford Fiesta (JA8) 5-door Hatchback 2008. It offers 13% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+3
Size class
Micro
158.3 in
+2.8
Length
155.5 in
64.6 in
Width2
67.8 in
+3.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
77.95 in
54.5 in
Height1
58.3 in
+3.8
94.5 in
Wheelbase
98 in
+3.5
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1818.8 lbs
Weight4,6
2295 lbs
+27%
--
Seats max.
5
12.7 cu ft
+23%
Cargo volume EU4
10.4 cu ft
38.8 cu ft
+13%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
34.6 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7393
Price EU7
€ 11500
+56%
$ --
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).
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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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