2024 Ford
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2023 Jeep
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 26 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 180 - 270 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 182.9 - 183.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 73.2 - 74.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Escape offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Jeep Cherokee.
The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Cherokee.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Jeep Cherokee, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Escape will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Jeep Cherokee.
Dimensions
The Ford Escape is a little wider than the Jeep Cherokee, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Jeep Cherokee.
Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Jeep Cherokee, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Escape will do just as well as the Jeep Cherokee, since they have about the same towing capacity.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Ford Escape and the Jeep Cherokee.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Escape transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Jeep Cherokee.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Jeep Cherokee.
The Ford Escape has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Jeep Cherokee.