Volkswagen Passat Hatchback (1981 – 1987) vs Ford Escort 3 Doors (1980 – 1986): specs compared
Both offer around 136 hp at most. The Ford Escort 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.5 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 965 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Volkswagen Passat Hatchback is 450 mm longer than the Ford Escort 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Passat Hatchback
1981 – 1987
|
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1980 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1987 | 1980 – 1986 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 136 hp | 50 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 184 Nm | 83 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 20.3 s | 8.7 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 143 – 197 km/h | 144 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 10.3 L/100 km | 5.1 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 3,970 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,096 kg | 790 – 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.