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Ford Escape (2008) vs. Honda Civic (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Escape and 2015 Honda Civic specs.

2008 Ford Escape and 2015 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model Ford Escape Honda Civic  
Engine 2.3L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
133 hp@6000
129 lb-ft@4400
1.5L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@5500
127 lb-ft@1000
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 105.1 in -2 in
Length 174.7 in 179.4 in -4.7 in
Width 71.1 in 69.0 in 2.1 in
Height 67.7 in 56.5 in 11.2 in
Curb Weight 3638 lb. 2882 lb. 756 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.0 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 56.6 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 50.5 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 42.0 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.1 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 53.3 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 51.4 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.2 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 12.5 ft3 16.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 12.5 ft3 53.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Civic

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review
2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review
 

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