Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021 Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 1.117 m 2
1 1.398 m Spec height1
 + 28.1 cm
+ 12.3 cm 2 1.719 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″
Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 12.3 cm narrower and 28.1 cm higher compared to Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011. It offers 267% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
--
397.8 cm
+15.4
Length
382.4 cm
159.6 cm
Width2
171.9 cm
+12.3
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
139.8 cm
+28.1
Height1
111.7 cm
240.7 cm
+10.7
Wheelbase
230 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
13 cm
875 kg
Weight4,6
876 kg
+1%
--
Seats max.
2
410 l
+267%
Cargo volume EU4
112 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 4190
Price EU7
€ 40800
+874%
$ --
Price US7
$ 51845
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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