Honda Civic (2009) vs. Ford Escape (2013) Specs

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2009 Honda Civic and 2013 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2009	2013
Model	Honda Civic	Ford Escape
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	105.9 in	0.4 in
Length	176.7 in	178.1 in	-1.4 in
Width	69.0 in	72.4 in	-3.4 in
Height	56.5 in	66.3 in	-9.8 in
Curb Weight	2912 lb.	3592 lb.	-680 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.1 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.9 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	56.0 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.9 in	54.8 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.4 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.0 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	55.3 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	52.4 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.8 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	34.3 ft³	-22.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	67.8 ft³	-55.8 ft³

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review

2013 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

2013 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

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