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Spec height¹ 1.492 m 2
+ 9.4 cm

1 1.398 m Spec height¹

+ 20.3 cm 2 1.799 m Spec width²

1 1.596 m Spec width²

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Ford

Escort

3-door Hatchback

Gen. 2 | 1974 - 1980

Photographed in Switzerland 13″

Volkswagen

Golf

5-door Hatchback

Gen. 7.1 | 2012 - 2019

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 vs. Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012

Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GATR) 3-door Hatchback 1974 is 20.3 cm narrower and 9.4 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (AU) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It offers 68% less cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

397.8 cm

Length

425.8 cm

+28

159.6 cm

Width²

179.9 cm

+20.3

-- cm

Width incl. mirrors

202.7 cm

139.8 cm

Height¹

149.2 cm

+9.4

240.7 cm

Wheelbase

263.7 cm

+23

-- cm

Ground clearance³

14.2 cm

875 kg

Weight^4,⁶

1205 kg

+38%

Seats max.

410 l

+8%

Cargo volume EU⁴

380 l

-- l

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

1270 l

-- l

Cargo volume US⁴

-- l

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- l

Standard

Segment

Standard

€ 4190

Price EU⁷

€ 18075

+332%

$ --

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). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

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