| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Honda Insight | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 1.0L I3 Hybrid OHC-4v 73 hp@5700 79 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 103.1 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 155.1 in | 174.7 in | -19.6 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 71.1 in | -4.4 in |
| Height | 53.3 in | 67.7 in | -14.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 1850 lb. | 3620 lb. | -1770 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.5 in | 56.6 in | -6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.7 in | 53.3 in | -4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -50 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Insight.
| 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 |