Ford Escort vs Honda Civic

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2003 Ford Escort

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Overview

Spec	Ford EscortZX2	Honda CivicLX
Selected trim	ZX2	LX
Body style	Coupe	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	5-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2003	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Ford EscortZX2	Honda CivicLX
MSRP	$13,205 (best)	$24,595
Lowest listing price	—	$18,921 (best)
Median listing price	—	$28,222 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$28,907 (best)
For sale now	0	18 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ford EscortZX2	Honda CivicLX
Combined MPG	25 MPG	36 MPG (best)
City MPG	23 MPG	32 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	30 MPG	41 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	12.7 gal (best)	12.4 gal

Performance

Spec	Ford EscortZX2	Honda CivicLX
Horsepower	130 hp	150 hp (best)
Torque	135 lb-ft (best)	133 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Ford EscortZX2	Honda CivicLX
Seating	4 seats	5 seats (best)
Doors	2	4 (best)
Cargo volume	11.8 cu ft	14.8 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	2,464 lbs (best)	2,875 lbs
Wheelbase	98.4 in	107.7 in (best)
Length	175.2 in	184.8 in (best)
Width	67.4 in	70.9 in (best)
Height	52.3 in	55.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ford EscortZX2	Honda CivicLX
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Ford Escort	Honda Civic
1	ZX2 $13,205 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $24,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	ZX2 Deluxe $14,355 MSRP	Sport $26,595 MSRP
3	ZX2 Premium $14,810 MSRP	Sport $27,795 MSRP
4	—	Sport Hybrid $29,295 MSRP
5	—	Sport Hybrid $30,495 MSRP
6	—	Si $30,995 MSRP
7	—	Sport Touring Hybrid $32,295 MSRP
8	—	Sport Touring Hybrid $33,495 MSRP

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