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Background grid Ford Cougar Coupé 1998-2001 Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 1.325 m 2
1 1.398 m Spec height1
 + 7.3 cm
+ 17.3 cm 2 1.769 m Spec width2
1 1.596 m Spec width2
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1974 - 1980
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
Ford Cougar Coupé 1998 - 2001
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Ford
Cougar
Coupé
Gen. 1 | 1998 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Ford Cougar (BCV) Coupé 1998


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 17.3 cm narrower and 7.3 cm higher compared to Ford Cougar (BCV) Coupé 1998. It offers 56% less cargo space.4,5

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