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Ford Escort
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Volkswagen Beetle

Expert Reviews

Ford Escort

Parkers.co.uk
2.5
  • "Easy to drive; cheap to run"

Volkswagen Beetle

Carbuyer.co.uk
3.3
  • "Quick-folding fabric roof"
  • "Head-turning looks"
  • "Economical engines"
Parkers.co.uk
3.5
  • "Retro appeal, comfortable interior, good performance, capable handling, strong reliability and build quality"

Summary

R 129 900
Avg. Price
R 152 370
Coupe
Body
Coupe
4
Seats
4
2
Doors
2

Dimensions

1124 kg
Weight
1333 kg
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
1720 mm
Width
1808 mm
1330 mm
Height
1486 mm
2510 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Engine

front
Position
front
1983
CC
2500
4
Cyl
5
inline
Type
inline
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Valves per cyl
4
130 ps
Power (ps)
170 ps
4250 rpm
Power (rpm)
4250 rpm
240 nm
Torque (nm)
240 nm
4250 rpm
Torque (rpm)
4250 rpm
84 mm
Bore
83 mm
88 mm
Stroke
92 mm
9.6:1
Compression
9.5:1
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Fuel
petrol
--
Power
--
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