Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980 Citroën BX Hatchback 1986-1994
Spec height1 1.398 m 2 
+ 3.8 cm
1 1.36 m Spec height1
2 1.596 m Spec width2
+ 8.4 cm 1 1.68 m Spec width2
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Citroën BX 5-door Hatchback 1986 - 1994
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Citroën
BX
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1.1 | 1986 - 1994
Spotted in Switzerland 14″ Side view only
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonCitroën BX 5-door Hatchback 1986 vs. Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974


Dimensions & Specifications | Citroën BX 5-door Hatchback 1986 is 8.4 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 255% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+1
Size class
Compact
424 cm
+26.2
Length
397.8 cm
168 cm
+8.4
Width2
159.6 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
136 cm
Height1
139.8 cm
+3.8
265.5 cm
+24.8
Wheelbase
240.7 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
885 kg
+2%
Weight4,6
875 kg
5
Seats max.
--
444 l
+9%
Cargo volume EU4
410 l
1455 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 8344
+100%
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).
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inch
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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