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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 54.5 in 2 
+ 10.51 in
1 44 in Spec height1
+ 5.75 in 2 156.3 in Spec length
1 150.6 in Spec length
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1986
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 1980 - 1986
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 5.75 in shorter and 10.51 in lower compared to Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980. It offers 92% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
150.6 in
Length
156.3 in
+5.7
67.7 in
+3.1
Width2
64.6 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
44 in
Height1
54.5 in
+10.5
90.6 in
Wheelbase
94.6 in
+4
5.1 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1931.2 lbs
+11%
Weight4,6
1741.6 lbs
2
Seats max.
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4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
10.8 cu ft
+170%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
48.7 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 40800
+471%
Price EU7
€ 7156
$ 51845
Price US7
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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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