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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986 BMW E9 Coupé 1968-1975
Spec height1 1.384 m 2 
+ 1.4 cm
1 1.37 m Spec height1
2 1.64 m Spec width2
+ 3 cm 1 1.67 m Spec width2
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BMW E9 Coupé 1968 - 1975
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BMW
E9
Coupé
Gen. 1 | 1968 - 1975
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1986
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 1980 - 1986
Spotted in the Netherlands 15″ SZ Quality
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW E9 Coupé 1968 vs. Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW E9 Coupé 1968 is 3 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower compared to Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980. It offers 68% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
466 cm
+69
Length
397 cm
167 cm
+3
Width2
164 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
137 cm
Height1
138.4 cm
+1.4
262.5 cm
+22.3
Wheelbase
240.2 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1330 kg
+69%
Weight4,6
790 kg
4
Seats max.
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450 l
+48%
Cargo volume EU4
305 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1380 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 12500
+75%
Price EU7
€ 7156
$ --
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
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