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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992 Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2008-2012
Spec height1 1.385 m 2
1 1.481 m Spec height1
 + 9.6 cm
2 1.64 m Spec width2
+ 8.2 cm 1 1.722 m Spec width2
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Ford Fiesta 5-door Hatchback 2008 - 2012
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Ford
Fiesta
5-door Hatchback
2008 - 2012
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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
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Front View Car Size ComparisonFord Fiesta (JA8) 5-door Hatchback 2008 vs. Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Ford Fiesta (JA8) 5-door Hatchback 2008 is 8.2 cm wider and 9.6 cm higher compared to Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986. It offers 11% less cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Compact
+3
395 cm
Length
402.2 cm
+7.2
172.2 cm
+8.2
Width2
164 cm
198 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
148.1 cm
+9.6
Height1
138.5 cm
248.9 cm
+8.9
Wheelbase
240 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1041 kg
+27%
Weight4,6
825 kg
5
Seats max.
--
295 l
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
+22%
979 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1100 l
+13%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 11500
+56%
Price EU7
€ 7393
$ --
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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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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