Ford Escort 3 Doors (1995 – 2000) vs Honda Civic 3 Doors (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.7 s. The Ford Escort 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.5 L/100 km. The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 982 kg. At 4,191 mm, the Honda Civic 3 Doors is 51 mm longer than the Ford Escort 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 150 hp | 75 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 101 – 190 Nm | 110 – 153 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 17.7 s | 8.0 – 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 153 – 208 km/h | 165 – 207 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.7 L/100 km | 6.5 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 982 – 1,179 kg | 930 – 1,065 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.