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Background grid Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2017-present Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986
Spec height1 1.476 m 2 
+ 9.2 cm
1 1.384 m Spec height1
+ 7 cm 2 4.04 m Spec length
1 3.97 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1986
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 1980 - 1986
Spotted in the Netherlands 15″ SZ Quality
Ford Fiesta 5-door Hatchback 2017 - present
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Ford
Fiesta
5-door Hatchback
2017 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 vs. Ford Fiesta (JHH) 5-door Hatchback 2017


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 is 7 cm shorter and 9.2 cm lower compared to Ford Fiesta (JHH) 5-door Hatchback 2017. It offers 27% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
+3
Size class
Micro
397 cm
Length
404 cm
+7
164 cm
Width2
173.5 cm
+9.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
194.1 cm
138.4 cm
Height1
147.6 cm
+9.2
240.2 cm
Wheelbase
249.3 cm
+9.1
-- cm
Ground clearance3
13.3 cm
790 kg
Weight4,6
1152 kg
+46%
--
Seats max.
5
305 l
+5%
Cargo volume EU4
292 l
1380 l
+27%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1093 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7156
Price EU7
€ 17950
+151%
$ --
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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