Bringing car spotting into perspective

Side

Rear

Swap

Spec height¹ 55 in 2

1 59.2 in Spec height¹
+ 4.17 in

2 156.6 in Spec length

+ 21.89 in 1 178.5 in Spec length

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Volkswagen

Golf

Estate

Gen. 6 | 2009 - 2013

Spotted in Switzerland 16″

Ford

Escort

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980

Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image

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

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf Variant (1KM) Estate 2009 is 21.89 in longer and 4.17 in higher compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 265% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

178.5 in

+21.9

Length

156.6 in

70.1 in

+7.3

Width²

62.8 in

78.86 in

Width incl. mirrors

-- in

59.2 in

+4.2

Height¹

55 in

101.5 in

+6.7

Wheelbase

94.8 in

-- in

Ground clearance³

-- in

2934.3 lbs

+53%

Weight^4,⁶

1929 lbs

Seats max.

17.8 cu ft

+23%

Cargo volume EU⁴

14.5 cu ft

52.8 cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Standard

Segment

Standard

€ 18950

+353%

Price EU⁷

€ 4190

$ --

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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Quick Facts

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Comparison combinations

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Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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