2009 Ford Escape vs 2008 Jeep Patriot

2009 Ford Escape

2008 Jeep Patriot

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4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic Limited	19	25	$24,715	$26,670
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLS	19	25	$21,969	$23,395
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLT	19	25	$23,381	$25,205
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid	29	27	$29,015	$31,395
Escape 4WD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid Limited	29	27	$31,135	$33,725
Escape 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic Limited	17	24	$25,625	$27,670
Escape 4WD 4-Door V6 Automatic XLT	17	24	$24,300	$26,215
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic Limited	20	28	$23,123	$24,920
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLS	20	28	$20,358	$21,645
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Automatic XLT	20	28	$21,789	$23,455
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid	34	31	$27,422	$29,645
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 CVT Hybrid Limited	34	31	$29,542	$31,975
Escape FWD 4-Door I4 Manual XLS	20	28	$19,245	$20,435
Escape FWD 4-Door V6 Automatic Limited	18	26	$24,033	$25,920
Escape FWD 4-Door V6 Automatic XLT	18	26	$22,708	$24,465

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4WD 4-Door Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Limited	22	27	$21,278	$22,855
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Sport	22	27	$17,074	$18,235
Patriot FWD 4-Door Limited	23	28	$19,686	$21,105
Patriot FWD 4-Door Sport	23	28	$15,481	$16,485

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,715

$21,278

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,670

$22,855

Monthly Payment Estimate

$445 / month

$381 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is a viable and sturdy contender in the family crossover arena. Gas mileage is excellent for a compact SUV, and optional mechanical all-wheel drive sets it apart from softer competitors.

Safe and city-friendly, yet tough enough for weekend camping—and bargain-priced—the 2008 Jeep Patriot has a lot going for it.

TCC Likes

Far better fuel economy than non-hybrid Escape
Available mechanical all-wheel drive
Advanced Sync infotainment system

Great styling bestows rugged Jeep looks to a carlike vehicle
Handling and maneuverability of a small car
Easy to park

TCC Dislikes

More interior and wind noise than competitors
Hybrid system not as well-muffled as newer Fords
Rear seat uncomfortable, annoying to fold

Excessive engine noise on acceleration or in hilly terrain
Road noise on coarse surfaces
Interior has too much hard plastic

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.1

51.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

54.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.5

101.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

39.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

41.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.4

9.0

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

173.6

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

43.2

45.1

Height, Overall (in)

67.8

64.4

Liftover Height (in)

29.4

30.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

103.1

103.7

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

33.3

27.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.1

69.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

37.3

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

66.7

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

66.3

54.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.7

38.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

34.7

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.2

23.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 0.4

11.5 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

10.0 x 1.65

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.5

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

40.1

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.5

16.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

35.6

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.88

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TTU

Front Tire Size

P235/70R16

P215/60R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TTU

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/70R16

P215/60R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4600

3269

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

7.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

120

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

171 @ 4500

165 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

997

ED3

Displacement

2.5L/152

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

171 @ 6000

172 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.31

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.16

Trans Order Code

DD7

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.91

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.77

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.0

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Jeep Patriot

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Stabilizer bar

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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