Ford Escort 5 Doors

1995 – 2000 5 Doors · Hatchback United States

The Ford Escort 5 Doors is a hatchback built from 1995 to 2000. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 60 to 105 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,005 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1995 – 2000), peak power fell from 150 to 105 hp, and minimum weight went up by 23 kg. The same generation also came as sedan, estate and convertible.

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Body style5 Doors · Hatchback

Production1995 – 2000

Variants7

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

4 Doors · Sedan 1995 – 2000

Estate / wagon 1995 – 2000

Convertible 1995 – 1998

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 105 hp

0–100 km/h10.7 – 17.7 s

Top speed153 – 187 km/h

Fuel economy5.9 – 8.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8D 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	17.7 s	153	5-Speed manual
1.8 TD 5MT FWD (70 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	69 hp	15.8 s	163	5-Speed manual
1.4i 5MT FWD (71 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	71 hp	14.4 s	169	5-Speed manual
1.4i 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.1 s	169	5-Speed manual
1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.2 s	177	5-Speed manual
1.8 TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	11.5 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.8i 5MT FWd (105 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	10.7 s	187	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1753 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4800 RPM60 HP @ 4800 RPM59 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM110 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 95.1 mph (153 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 163 in (4140 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2405.2 lbs (1091 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 156 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1753 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 51 KW @ 4500 RPM69 HP @ 4500 RPM68 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM135 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 163 in (4140 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2405.2 lbs (1091 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 175 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1392 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 52 KW @ 5600 RPM71 HP @ 5600 RPM70 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM109 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 163 in (4140 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 203 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1392 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5500 RPM75 HP @ 5500 RPM74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM109 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105 mph (169 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 163 in (4140 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 203 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 99 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM134 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 163 in (4140 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2347.9 lbs (1065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1753 cm3 (107 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4500 RPM90 HP @ 4500 RPM89 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 131 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM178 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 163 in (4140 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2469.2 lbs (1120 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 5500 RPM105 HP @ 5500 RPM103 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 113 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM153 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 163 in (4140 mm)
Width: 66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/57.5 in (1,440/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase: 99.2 in (2520 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.4 cuFT (379 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2440.5 lbs (1107 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3582.5 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190 g/km

Length4,140 mm

Width1,679 mm

Height1,349 mm

Wheelbase2,520 mm

Curb weight1,005 – 1,120 kg

Torque109 – 178 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.