How much does the 1996 Ford Escort cost?

The 1996 Ford Escort has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes Base from $0; GT from $0; LX from $0.

What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Ford Escort?

The 1996 Ford Escort achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 1996 Ford Escort have?

The 1996 Ford Escort offers up to 67 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 1996 Ford Escort come in?

The 1996 Ford Escort is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Hatchback and Wagon and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

1996 Ford Escort

3 trims · 6 configurations · Hatchback, Wagon, Sedan

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Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 1996 Ford Escort trims

Base
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/35
Horsepower
88 hp
Torque
108 lb-ft
Engine
1.9L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
35
Max towing
—
GT
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/28
Horsepower
127 hp
Torque
114 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
35
Max towing
—
LX
4 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/35
Horsepower
88 hp
Torque
108 lb-ft
Engine
1.9L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
35
Max towing
—

Compare 1996 Ford Escort trim specifications
Spec	Base	GT	LX4 configurations
MSRP	$0	$0	$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	26/35	22/28	26/35
Horsepower	88 hp	127 hp	88 hp
Torque	108 lb-ft	114 lb-ft	108 lb-ft
Engine	1.9L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.9L I4 gas
Seating	—	—	—
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	35	35	35
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
GTgas
LXgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
GTregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
GTI4
LXI4
Displacement: Base1.9 L
GT1.8 L
LX1.9 L
Horsepower: Base88 hp
GT127 hp
LX88 hp
Torque: Base108 lb-ft
GT114 lb-ft
LX108 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
GT5-speed manual
LX5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
GTfront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseHatchback
GTHatchback
LXHatchback
Doors: Base3
GT3
LX3
Length: Base170 in
GT170 in
LX170 in
Width: Base66.7 in
GT66.7 in
LX66.7 in
Height: Base52.5 in
GT52.5 in
LX52.5 in
Wheelbase: Base98.4 in
GT98.4 in
LX98.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base17 cu ft
GT17 cu ft
LX17 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base35 cu ft
GT35 cu ft
LX35 cu ft
Curb weight: Base2,355 lbs
GT2,355 lbs
LX2,355 lbs
Fuel tank: Base11.9 gal
GT13.2 gal
LX11.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base30
GT24
LX30
City MPG: Base26
GT22
LX26
Highway MPG: Base35
GT28
LX35

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	GT	LX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.9 L	1.8 L	1.9 L
Horsepower	88 hp	127 hp	88 hp
Torque	108 lb-ft	114 lb-ft	108 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	3
Length	170 in	170 in	170 in
Width	66.7 in	66.7 in	66.7 in
Height	52.5 in	52.5 in	52.5 in
Wheelbase	98.4 in	98.4 in	98.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	17 cu ft	17 cu ft	17 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	35 cu ft	35 cu ft	35 cu ft
Curb weight	2,355 lbs	2,355 lbs	2,355 lbs
Fuel tank	11.9 gal	13.2 gal	11.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	30	24	30
City MPG	26	22	26
Highway MPG	35	28	35

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1996 Ford Escort FAQ

How much does the 1996 Ford Escort cost?: The 1996 Ford Escort has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes Base from $0; GT from $0; LX from $0.
What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Ford Escort?: The 1996 Ford Escort achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 1996 Ford Escort have?: The 1996 Ford Escort offers up to 67 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 1996 Ford Escort come in?: The 1996 Ford Escort is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Hatchback and Wagon and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.