How much does the 1998 Ford Escort cost?

The 1998 Ford Escort has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes LX from $0; SE from $0; ZX2 Cool from $0; ZX2 Hot from $0.

What is the fuel economy of the 1998 Ford Escort?

The 1998 Ford Escort achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 1998 Ford Escort have?

The 1998 Ford Escort offers up to 30.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 1998 Ford Escort tow?

The 1998 Ford Escort has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 1998 Ford Escort come in?

The 1998 Ford Escort is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Sedan and Wagon and Coupe body styles with front wheel drive.

1998 Ford Escort

4 trims · 5 configurations · Sedan, Wagon, Coupe

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

Typical monthly

$0/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 1998 Ford Escort trims

LX
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/34
Horsepower
110 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.8
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SE
2 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/34
Horsepower
110 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
30.6
Max towing
1,000 lbs
ZX2 Cool Coupe
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
127 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
11.8
Max towing
1,000 lbs
ZX2 Hot Coupe
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
130 hp
Torque
127 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
11.8
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 1998 Ford Escort trim specifications
Spec	LX	SE2 configurations	ZX2 Cool Coupe	ZX2 Hot Coupe
MSRP	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/34	24/34	22/30	22/30
Horsepower	110 hp	110 hp	130 hp	130 hp
Torque	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	127 lb-ft	127 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	—	—	—	—
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	12.8	30.6	11.8	11.8
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

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: LXgas
SEgas
ZX2 Cool Coupegas
ZX2 Hot Coupegas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
ZX2 Cool Couperegular unleaded
ZX2 Hot Couperegular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
SEI4
ZX2 Cool CoupeI4
ZX2 Hot CoupeI4
Displacement: LX2 L
SE2 L
ZX2 Cool Coupe2 L
ZX2 Hot Coupe2 L
Horsepower: LX110 hp
SE110 hp
ZX2 Cool Coupe130 hp
ZX2 Hot Coupe130 hp
Torque: LX125 lb-ft
SE125 lb-ft
ZX2 Cool Coupe127 lb-ft
ZX2 Hot Coupe127 lb-ft
Transmission: LX5-speed manual
SE5-speed manual
ZX2 Cool Coupe5-speed manual
ZX2 Hot Coupe5-speed manual
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
SEfront wheel drive
ZX2 Cool Coupefront wheel drive
ZX2 Hot Coupefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
SEWagon
ZX2 Cool CoupeCoupe
ZX2 Hot CoupeCoupe
Doors: LX4
SE5
ZX2 Cool Coupe2
ZX2 Hot Coupe2
Length: LX174.7 in
SE172.7 in
ZX2 Cool Coupe175.2 in
ZX2 Hot Coupe175.2 in
Width: LX67 in
SE67 in
ZX2 Cool Coupe67.4 in
ZX2 Hot Coupe67.4 in
Height: LX53.3 in
SE53.9 in
ZX2 Cool Coupe52.3 in
ZX2 Hot Coupe52.3 in
Wheelbase: LX98.4 in
SE98.4 in
ZX2 Cool Coupe98.4 in
ZX2 Hot Coupe98.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX12.8 cu ft
SE30.6 cu ft
ZX2 Cool Coupe11.8 cu ft
ZX2 Hot Coupe11.8 cu ft
Max towing: LX1,000 lbs
SE1,000 lbs
ZX2 Cool Coupe1,000 lbs
ZX2 Hot Coupe1,000 lbs
Curb weight: LX2,468 lbs
SE2,531 lbs
ZX2 Cool Coupe2,478 lbs
ZX2 Hot Coupe2,478 lbs
Fuel tank: LX12.8 gal
SE12.8 gal
ZX2 Cool Coupe12.8 gal
ZX2 Hot Coupe12.8 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX28
SE28
ZX2 Cool Coupe25
ZX2 Hot Coupe25
City MPG: LX24
SE24
ZX2 Cool Coupe22
ZX2 Hot Coupe22
Highway MPG: LX34
SE34
ZX2 Cool Coupe30
ZX2 Hot Coupe30

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	SE	ZX2 Cool Coupe	ZX2 Hot Coupe
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	110 hp	110 hp	130 hp	130 hp
Torque	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	127 lb-ft	127 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Wagon	Coupe	Coupe
Doors	4	5	2	2
Length	174.7 in	172.7 in	175.2 in	175.2 in
Width	67 in	67 in	67.4 in	67.4 in
Height	53.3 in	53.9 in	52.3 in	52.3 in
Wheelbase	98.4 in	98.4 in	98.4 in	98.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12.8 cu ft	30.6 cu ft	11.8 cu ft	11.8 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	2,468 lbs	2,531 lbs	2,478 lbs	2,478 lbs
Fuel tank	12.8 gal	12.8 gal	12.8 gal	12.8 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	25	25
City MPG	24	24	22	22
Highway MPG	34	34	30	30