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Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1986-1992 Peugeot 205 Hatchback 1990-1996
Spec height1 1.385 m 2 
+ 0.9 cm
1 1.376 m Spec height1
+ 6.8 cm 2 1.64 m Spec width2
1 1.572 m Spec width2
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Peugeot 205 5-door Hatchback 1990 - 1996
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Peugeot
205
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1.1 | 1990 - 1996
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
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 ComparisonPeugeot 205 5-door Hatchback 1990 vs. Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986


Dimensions & Specifications | Peugeot 205 5-door Hatchback 1990 is 6.8 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower compared to Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1986. It offers 10% more cargo space.4,5

Micro
Size class
Compact
+3
370.5 cm
Length
402.2 cm
+31.7
157.2 cm
Width2
164 cm
+6.8
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
137.6 cm
Height1
138.5 cm
+0.9
242 cm
+2
Wheelbase
240 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
780 kg
Weight4,6
825 kg
+6%
5
Seats max.
--
216 l
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
+67%
1200 l
+10%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1100 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 9280
+26%
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
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