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Background grid Mazda 3 Hatchback 2011-2013 Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986
Spec height1 1.47 m 2 
+ 8.6 cm
1 1.384 m Spec height1
+ 49 cm 2 4.46 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
Mazda 3 5-door Hatchback 2011 - 2013
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Mazda
3
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2011 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 vs. Mazda 3 (BL) 5-door Hatchback 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980 is 49 cm shorter and 8.6 cm lower compared to Mazda 3 (BL) 5-door Hatchback 2011. It offers 2% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
397 cm
Length
446 cm
+49
164 cm
Width2
175.5 cm
+11.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
138.4 cm
Height1
147 cm
+8.6
240.2 cm
Wheelbase
264 cm
+23.8
-- cm
Ground clearance3
15.5 cm
790 kg
Weight4,6
1270 kg
+61%
--
Seats max.
5
305 l
Cargo volume EU4
340 l
+12%
1380 l
+2%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1360 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7156
Price EU7
€ 16990
+138%
$ --
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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