Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Honda Fit | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.6 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 174.7 in | 160.0 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 67.0 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 60.0 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3254 lb. | 2513 lb. | 741 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.8 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.5 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 45.1 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.3 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
2015 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Honda Fit.