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Spec height1 1.398 m 2 
+ 7.3 cm
1 1.325 m Spec height1
2 3.978 m Spec length
+ 72.1 cm 1 4.699 m Spec length
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Ford Cougar Coupé 1998 - 2001
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Ford
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Coupé
Gen. 1 | 1998 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Cougar (BCV) Coupé 1998 vs. Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Cougar (BCV) Coupé 1998 is 72.1 cm longer and 7.3 cm lower compared to Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974. It offers 127% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
469.9 cm
+72.1
Length
397.8 cm
176.9 cm
+17.3
Width2
159.6 cm
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Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
132.5 cm
Height1
139.8 cm
+7.3
270.4 cm
+29.7
Wheelbase
240.7 cm
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Ground clearance3
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-- kg
Weight4,6
875 kg
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Seats max.
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350 l
Cargo volume EU4
410 l
+18%
930 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
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-- l
Cargo volume US4
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-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Standard
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Price EU7
€ 4190
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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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