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2009 Ford Escape and 2010 Honda Insight Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Honda Insight | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
1.3L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 98 hp@5800 123 lb-ft@1000 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,437 mm | 4,376 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,642 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 40 L | 22 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,438 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 912 mm | 84 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 851 mm | 53 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 827 L | 450 L | 377 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 892 L | -891 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Honda Insight
| 2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |
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