Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Insight | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 105.9 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 172.3 in | 178.1 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 66.3 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2723 lb. | 3515 lb. | -792 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.1 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 54.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.0 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 55.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.7 in | 52.4 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 36.8 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 31.5 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -36.3 ft3 |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight 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 |