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Honda Fit (2014) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Honda Fit and 2008 Ford Escape specs.

2014 Honda Fit and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model Honda Fit Ford Escape  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,499 mm 2,619 mm 0 mm
Length 4,105 mm 4,437 mm 0 mm
Width 1,694 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,524 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,475 kg 1,484 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 40 L 62 L -22 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,339 mm 1,438 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,308 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 996 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,303 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,303 mm 1,247 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 876 mm 904 mm -28 mm
Total Legroom 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 583 L 827 L -244 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,623 L 1,877 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Honda Fit

2014 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2013 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Honda Fit

2014 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2014 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 AWD
plenty of room 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
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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