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Spec height¹ 1.398 m 2

1 1.504 m Spec height¹
+ 10.6 cm

2 1.596 m Spec width²

+ 18.5 cm 1 1.781 m Spec width²

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Volkswagen

Golf

Estate

Gen. 6 | 2009 - 2013

Photographed in Switzerland 16″

Ford

Escort

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980

Photographed in Switzerland 13″

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Front 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 18.5 cm wider and 10.6 cm higher compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 265% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

453.4 cm

+55.6

Length

397.8 cm

178.1 cm

+18.5

Width²

159.6 cm

200.3 cm

Width incl. mirrors

-- cm

150.4 cm

+10.6

Height¹

139.8 cm

257.8 cm

+17.1

Wheelbase

240.7 cm

-- cm

Ground clearance³

-- cm

1331 kg

+53%

Weight^4,⁶

875 kg

Seats max.

505 l

+24%

Cargo volume EU⁴

410 l

1495 l

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

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

Germany
Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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