Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1980-1993 Ford Escort Hatchback 1974-1980
Spec height1 1.41 m 2 
+ 1.2 cm
1 1.398 m Spec height1
2 3.815 m Spec length
+ 16.3 cm 1 3.978 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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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″ Mirrored image
Volkswagen Golf 3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1993
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Volkswagen
Golf
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1.2 | 1980 - 1993
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Volkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1980


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 16.3 cm longer and 1.2 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (17) 3-door Hatchback 1980. It offers 53% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
397.8 cm
+16.3
Length
381.5 cm
159.6 cm
Width2
161 cm
+1.4
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
139.8 cm
Height1
141 cm
+1.2
240.7 cm
+0.7
Wheelbase
240 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
875 kg
+17%
Weight4,6
750 kg
--
Seats max.
--
410 l
+29%
Cargo volume EU4
320 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
870 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 4190
Price EU7
€ 5600
+34%
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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