2009 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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 Ford Escape (232 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |