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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992 Ford Ka Hatchback 2008-2016
Spec height1 1.385 m 2
1 1.506 m Spec height1
 + 12.1 cm
2 1.64 m Spec width2
+ 1.8 cm 1 1.658 m Spec width2
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Ford Ka 3-door Hatchback 2008 - 2016
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Ford
Ka
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2008 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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
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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Ka (RU8) 3-door Hatchback 2008 vs. Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Ka (RU8) 3-door Hatchback 2008 is 1.8 cm wider and 12.1 cm higher compared to Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986. It offers 36% less cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Compact
+3
362 cm
Length
402.2 cm
+40.2
165.8 cm
+1.8
Width2
164 cm
189 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
150.6 cm
+12.1
Height1
138.5 cm
230 cm
Wheelbase
240 cm
+10
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1015 kg
+23%
Weight4,6
825 kg
--
Seats max.
--
224 l
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
+61%
710 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1100 l
+55%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 9140
+24%
Price EU7
€ 7393
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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