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Rear

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Spec height¹ 55 in 2

1 58.7 in Spec height¹
+ 3.7 in

2 156.6 in Spec length

+ 11.02 in 1 167.6 in Spec length

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Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

Ford

Escort

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980

Photographed in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image

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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 vs. Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974

Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012 is 11.02 in longer and 3.7 in higher compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 210% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

167.6 in

+11

Length

156.6 in

70.8 in

Width²

62.8 in

79.8 in

Width incl. mirrors

-- in

58.7 in

+3.7

Height¹

55 in

103.8 in

Wheelbase

94.8 in

5.6 in

Ground clearance³

-- in

2656.6 lbs

+38%

Weight^4,⁶

1929 lbs

Seats max.

13.4 cu ft

Cargo volume EU⁴

14.5 cu ft

+9%

44.8 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

€ 18075

+332%

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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Origin of the most car models

1908
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