The 2000 Ford Escort, the latest model year on record, is 175.2″ long, 67.3″ wide and 52.4″ tall on a 98.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,482 lb. At 14.6 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ford Escort generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 1997, when the new car was 4.7″ longer than the 1990–1996 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1986: 163 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1985 | 165″ | 65.7″ | 53.1″ | 94.1″ | 2,072 lb |
| 1986–1989 | 166.9″ | 65.7″ | 53.1″ | 94.1″ | 2,235 lb |
| 1990–1996 | 170.1″ | 66.9″ | 52.4″ | 98.4″ | 2,357 lb |
| 1997–2000 | 174.8″ | 66.9″ | 53.1″ | 98.4″ | 2,491 lb |
Escort year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 175.2″ | 67.3″ | 98.4″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 3 | |
| 1997 | 174″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 3 | |
| 1996 | 170.5″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 5 | |
| 1995 | 170.5″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 5 | |
| 1994 | 170.5″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 5 | |
| 1993 | 170.5″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 5 | |
| 1992 | 170.5″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 5 | |
| 1991 | 170.5″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 4 | |
| 1990 | 170.5″ | 66.9″ | 98.4″ | 4 | |
| 1989 | 169.3″ | 65.4″ | 94.1″ | 4 | |
| 1988 | 167.3″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 5 | |
| 1987 | 166.5″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 7 | |
| 1986 | 166.5″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 10 | |
| 1985 | 164.2″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 10 | |
| 1984 | 164.2″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 4 | |
| 1983 | 164.2″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 4 | |
| 1982 | 163.8″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 3 | |
| 1981 | 166.5″ | 65.7″ | 94.1″ | 3 |
Escort on the used market
In 61 Escort listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1997–2000 car is the most common: 38 of them (62%), at an average asking price of $2,418.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2000 | 38 | 62% | $2,418 | 110,890 mi |
| 1990–1996 | 6 | 10% | $2,700 | 79,998 mi |
| Other years | 17 | 28% | $2,540 | 140,936 mi |
Will a Escort fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.6 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.6 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Among the 877 cars within 10″ of its length, the Escort is lighter than 91% and has a shorter wheelbase than 83%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 877 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.3″ | 70.9″ | −3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 98.4″ | 103.5″ | −5.1″ |
| Curb weight | 2,482 lb | 3,261 lb | −779 lb |
Escort against its rivals
Next to the Dodge Neon and Kia Sephia, the Escort is the longest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escort (this car) | 2000 | 175.2″ | 67.3″ | 2,482 lb |
| Dodge Neon | 1999 | 171.7″ | 67.3″ | 2,493 lb |
| Kia Sephia | 2001 | 174.4″ | 66.9″ | 2,478 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Escort bigger than the 1999?
Yes: the 2000 model is 0.8″ longer.
Which Escort years share the same body?
By our measurements the body changed in 1986, 1990 and 1997. Model years inside each range, such as 1997–2000, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.
Which is bigger, the Escort or the Dodge Neon?
The 1999 Dodge Neon is 3.5″ shorter and within 50 lb in weight than the 2000 Escort.
How much does a used Escort cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,700 for the 1990–1996 car to $2,418 for the 1997–2000 one, across 61 listings.
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