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Background grid Volkswagen Bora Sedan 1999-2006 Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992
Spec height1 1.44 m 2 
+ 5.5 cm
1 1.385 m Spec height1
+ 35.8 cm 2 4.38 m Spec length
1 4.022 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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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
Volkswagen Bora Sedan 1999 - 2006
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Volkswagen
Bora
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1999 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
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Side View Car Size ComparisonFord Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 vs. Volkswagen Bora (1J2) Sedan 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986 is 35.8 cm shorter and 5.5 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Bora (1J2) Sedan 1999. It offers 41% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
402.2 cm
Length
438 cm
+35.8
164 cm
Width2
173 cm
+9
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
138.5 cm
Height1
144 cm
+5.5
240 cm
Wheelbase
251 cm
+11
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
825 kg
Weight4,6
1183 kg
+44%
--
Seats max.
5
360 l
Cargo volume EU4
455 l
+27%
1100 l
+41%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
785 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 7393
Price EU7
€ 16924
+129%
$ --
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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