Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) (1991–1996)

The Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) was offered with 13 engine versions (11 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 60 to 220 hp, built 1991–1996.

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Production years1991–1996
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length158.9 in (4,036 mm) – 161.6 in (4,104 mm)
Width66.6 in (1,692 mm) – 68.4 in (1,738 mm)
Height57.1 in (1,450 mm) – 55.0 in (1,397 mm)
Cargo volume12.9 cu ft (366 l) – 9.4 cu ft (267 l)
Fuel tank16.9 gal (64 l) – 17.2 gal (65 l)

All Ford Escort VI Hatch (GAL) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6 L (76 hp)1991–1995Gasoline76 hp (56 kW)89 lb-ft (120 Nm)14 s101 mph (162 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i XR3 (120 hp)1991–1995Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)128 lb-ft (174 Nm)10 s116 mph (186 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 GL (76 hp)1992–1995Gasoline76 hp (56 kW)89 lb-ft (120 Nm)13 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i 16V XR3i (105 hp)1992–1996Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)10.8 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i 16V RS 2000 (150 hp)1992–1996Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)8.7 s129 mph (208 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 i 16V RS 2000 4X4 (150 hp)1992–1995Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)9.1 s129 mph (208 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 i 16V RS Cosworth (220 hp)1992–1996Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)214 lb-ft (290 Nm)6.1 s140 mph (225 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.3 (60 hp)1993–1995Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)74 lb-ft (101 Nm)17.7 s95 mph (153 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.4 (73 hp)1993–1995Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)78 lb-ft (106 Nm)15.4 s101 mph (163 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i 16V (90 hp)1993–1995Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)99 lb-ft (134 Nm)12.3 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 D (60 hp)1993–1995Diesel60 hp (44 kW)81 lb-ft (110 Nm)17.9 s95 mph (153 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 TD (90 hp)1993–1995Diesel90 hp (66 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)11.5 s107 mph (172 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 i 16V (105 hp)1993–1995Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)10.7 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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