2009 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |