Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.1 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 174.7 in | 17.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.1 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.7 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3369 lb. | 174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.1 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50.5 ft3 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord review |
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 |