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2003 Ford Escort
ZX2
No Data Available
2024 Honda Civic
EX FWD
MSRP
$26,950
Invoice
$25,564
Average Price Paid
$26,452
1,447 listings nationwide

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2003 Ford Escort
ZX2
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2024 Honda Civic
EX FWD
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2003 Ford Escort
ZX2
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$13,750
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2024 Honda Civic
EX FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$28,012
58 listings nationwide
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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2003 Ford Escort
ZX2

The last of a classic breed, the 2003 Ford Escort was the final model in one of the automaker's top-selling economy lines. The popular subcompact was designed as a low-cost family car...

2024 Honda Civic
EX FWD
No Expert Reviews

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2003 Ford Escort
ZX2
65
Amanda 2003 Ford Escort ZX2Review:

:d — exterior is a newer style. interior is nice. not to bad on gas. easy to drive. lately have had probl...

Primary Use: Family transportation

115
Austin 2003 Ford Escort ZX2Review:

Escort Zx2 (lead Footer) — This car handles nimbly, probably due to the light weight, but the stock tires don't have very much ...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

35
Pato 2003 Ford Escort ZX2Review:

Ford Escort — Si lo llevas al piso queda hermosooo. Bastante fragil pero se la banca. Tiene buena mecanica y si lo...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

2024 Honda Civic
EX FWD
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LIENA 2024 Honda Civic EX FWDReview:

Review — Reyder Requejo - Muy atento y comprensivo, sorprendido con su buen servicio, me ayudo a llegar a ten...

Specs

2003 Ford Escort
ZX2
2024 Honda Civic
EX FWD
Powertrain Continuously Variable Transmission
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
23 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
28 MPG
30 MPG
42 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 12 gal 12.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
130 hp @ 5,300 RPM
130 hp @ 5,300 RPM
180 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
135 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
135 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
177 lb-ft @ 1,700 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
--
--
10.3:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
1,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
--
--
2.87 in x 3.52 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard Optional
Front Side Airbags -- Optional
Rear Side Airbags -- Optional
Curtain Airbags -- Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 4 stars --
Side Driver 1 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars --
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars --
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof -- Optional
Air Conditioning Optional Optional
Cassette Player Standard --
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Optional Optional
Power Door Locks Optional Optional
Passenger Power Seats Optional --
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.5 in 42.3 in
Back Legroom 33.4 in 37.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 14.8 cu ft
Exterior
Length 175.2 in 184 in
Width 67.4 in 70.9 in
Height 52.3 in 55.7 in
Wheelbase 98.4 in 107.7 in

Available Options

2003 Ford Escort
ZX2
2024 Honda Civic
EX FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aegean Blue Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Meteorite Gray Metallic
  • Morning Mist Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Rallye Red
  • Sonic Gray Pearl

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