2008 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Escape weights approximately 581 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape. 2008 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Escape | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |