Compare 2009 Ford Escape vs 2009 Jeep Patriot

2009 Ford Escape
2009 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 23 28 $22,432 $23,980
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Rocky Mountain 23 28 $18,117 $19,290
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Sport 23 28 $18,117 $19,290
Patriot FWD 4-Door Limited 23 28 $20,822 $22,230
Patriot FWD 4-Door Rocky Mountain 23 28 $16,507 $17,540
Patriot FWD 4-Door Sport 23 28 $16,507 $17,540
Pricing
Invoice Price
$24,715
$22,432
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$26,670
$23,980
Monthly Payment Estimate
$445 / month
$400 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
7.4
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. The 2009 Jeep Patriot offers a safe, city-friendly package for a bargain price; if the most off-roading you'll be doing is to the weekend campsite, it's a good frugal choice.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 54.0
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 39.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 41.0
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
49.1 51.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.6 54.6
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 39.9
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
67.8 65.7
Liftover Height (in)
29.4 30.7
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
Track Width, Front (in)
60.7 59.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.4 8.1
Length, Overall (in)
174.7 173.6
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
43.2 45.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
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 - - TBD -
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)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
40.7 38.0
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 10.3 x 0.4
Brake Type
Power Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
10.0 x 1.65 NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 x 0.4 11.5 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.5 13.5
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr rack & pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.88
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
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA TTU
Spare Tire Order Code
NA TBC
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16 P215/60R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA TTU
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16 P215/60R17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 1000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4600 3245
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 17 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7 17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 7.2
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590 525
Engine
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
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
SMPI SMPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 25
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.41
Trans Type
6 5
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.0 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.72
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.31 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.16
Trans Order Code
NA DD7
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.51 4.12
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.03
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Manual
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.77
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Jeep Patriot
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Stabilizer bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Stabilizer bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Multi-link
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 7

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