Civic Hatchback starts $1,299 lower. Civic Hatchback wins efficiency by 3.4 L/100 km. Escape gives you 1,029.2 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$32,200
Sport
$33,499
Active®
$35,900
3 tracked trims
$40,166
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Honda Civic Hatchback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $32,200 Sport | $33,499 Active® | $1,299 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $35,900 3 tracked trims | $40,166 6 tracked trims | $4,266 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 5.0 L/100 km Sport Hybrid | 8.4 L/100 km Active® | 3.4 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 693.8 L Best published cargo figure | 1,723 L Best published cargo figure | 1,029.2 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Ford reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 5 features Sport Hybrid at $36,000 | 2 features ST-Line Select at $40,599 | +3 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 5 features Sport Touring Hybrid at $39,500 | 5 features ST-Line at $38,099 | =Tied |
Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 with 3 yr / 60,000 km basic coverage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
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Doesn’t reach it
$41,599
Plug-In Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
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Doesn’t reach it
$33,499
Active®
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: 1.5L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology; Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive; Intelligent Access with push-button start; SYNC 4 with 8" centre display; Ford Co-Pilot360 , including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ); Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Normalized fit features: awd, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
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Doesn’t reach it
$41,599
Plug-In Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
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Doesn’t reach it
$44,349
ST-Line Elite
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape ST-Line Select model standard features; Adaptive Cruise Control; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included); Wireless charging pad; 19" Ebony-painted machined-face aluminum wheels Normalized fit features: awd, hybrid
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$32,200
Sport
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
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Doesn’t reach it
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
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Doesn’t reach it
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
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Doesn’t reach it
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Escape reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $41,599 Plug-In Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel | Right only |
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Blind-spot supportExpanded Only Escape reaches blind-spot support. | — Doesn’t reach it | $33,499 Active® Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: 1.5L EcoBoost engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology; Front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive; Intelligent Access with push-button start; SYNC 4 with 8" centre display; Ford Co-Pilot360 , including Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ); Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility Normalized fit features: awd, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility | Right only |
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Escape reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $41,599 Plug-In Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape Active model standard features plus:; 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle hybrid engine; Adaptive Cruise Control; Remote start system; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included) Normalized fit features: heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Power liftgate; Heated steering wheel | Right only |
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Escape reaches wireless charging. | — Doesn’t reach it | $44,349 ST-Line Elite Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Ford highlights: All Escape ST-Line Select model standard features; Adaptive Cruise Control; 13.2" centre display; Connected Navigation (1 year included); Wireless charging pad; 19" Ebony-painted machined-face aluminum wheels Normalized fit features: awd, hybrid | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches moonroof / sunroof. | $32,200 Sport Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Premium audioExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches premium audio. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Premium upholsteryExpanded Only Civic Hatchback reaches premium upholstery. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Honda Civic Hatchback
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Sport
Active®
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport | $32,200 | 7.0 L/100 km | 3 |
| Ford Escape | Active® | $33,499 | 8.4 L/100 km | 3 |
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