| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Honda Fit | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 105.9 in | -7.5 in |
| Length | 161.6 in | 178.1 in | -16.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 72.4 in | -5.7 in |
| Height | 60.0 in | 66.3 in | -6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2496 lb. | 3515 lb. | -1019 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.1 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 55.3 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 52.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.8 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
| 2013 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
| 2013 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2014 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 |