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Background grid Renault Megane Hatchback 2008-2016 Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992
Spec height1 57.9 in 2 
+ 3.39 in
1 54.5 in Spec height1
+ 6.61 in 2 71.2 in Spec width2
1 64.6 in Spec width2
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 - 1992
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 1986 - 1992
Spotted in the Netherlands 14″ SZ
Renault Megane 5-door Hatchback 2008 - 2016
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Renault
Megane
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2008 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 vs. Renault Megane (BZ) 5-door Hatchback 2008


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 is 6.61 in narrower and 3.39 in lower compared to Renault Megane (BZ) 5-door Hatchback 2008. It offers 6% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
158.3 in
Length
169.1 in
+10.8
64.6 in
Width2
71.2 in
+6.6
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
80.2 in
54.5 in
Height1
57.9 in
+3.4
94.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
+9.5
-- in
Ground clearance3
4.7 in
1818.8 lbs
Weight4,6
2821.9 lbs
+56%
--
Seats max.
5
12.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
14.3 cu ft
+13%
38.8 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
41 cu ft
+6%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7393
Price EU7
€ 15900
+116%
$ --
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
Year of our oldest car model
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