Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
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.
2012 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 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 |