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Background grid Lotus Elise Roadster 1996-2001 Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986
Spec height1 45 in 2
1 54.5 in Spec height1
 + 9.49 in
+ 2.4 in 2 67 in Spec width2
1 64.6 in Spec width2
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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
Lotus Elise Roadster 1996 - 2001
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1996 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 vs. Lotus Elise (S1) Roadster 1996


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 is 2.4 in narrower and 9.49 in higher compared to Lotus Elise (S1) Roadster 1996. It offers 1100% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
--
156.3 in
+9.6
Length
146.7 in
64.6 in
Width2
67 in
+2.4
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
54.5 in
+9.5
Height1
45 in
94.6 in
+4
Wheelbase
90.6 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
5.5 in
1741.6 lbs
+17%
Weight4,6
1488.1 lbs
--
Seats max.
2
10.8 cu ft
+164%
Cargo volume EU4
4.1 cu ft
48.7 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 7156
Price EU7
€ 25360
+255%
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
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