2012 Ford Escape vs 2012 Jeep Patriot

2012 Ford Escape

2012 Jeep Patriot

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4WD 4-Door Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape 4WD 4-Door Hybrid	30	27	$30,002	$32,320
Escape 4WD 4-Door Hybrid Limited	30	27	$32,285	$34,830
Escape 4WD 4-Door Limited	20	27	$26,180	$28,120
Escape 4WD 4-Door XLT	20	27	$24,815	$26,620
Escape FWD 4-Door Hybrid	34	31	$28,409	$30,570
Escape FWD 4-Door Hybrid Limited	34	31	$30,692	$33,080
Escape FWD 4-Door Limited	21	28	$24,587	$26,370
Escape FWD 4-Door XLS	23	28	$20,315	$21,440
Escape FWD 4-Door XLT	21	28	$23,222	$24,870

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4WD 4-Door Latitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Latitude	22	28	$21,956	$22,780
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Limited	22	28	$24,327	$25,330
Patriot 4WD 4-Door Sport	22	28	$17,450	$17,745
Patriot FWD 4-Door Latitude	23	29	$19,132	$19,745
Patriot FWD 4-Door Limited	23	29	$22,681	$23,560
Patriot FWD 4-Door Sport	23	29	$15,805	$15,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,002

$21,956

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,320

$22,780

Monthly Payment Estimate

$539 / month

$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're keen on green in crossover form, the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid earns good gas-mileage ratings, but its styling and handling are showing their age.

The 2012 Jeep Patriot is a compelling choice for its versatile interior, maneuverability, and strong list of features—with just a bit of weekend-warrior ruggedness—but it's woefully short on refinement or sophistication.

TCC Likes

34-mpg EPA city rating
Rugged styling
Leading infotainment features

Boxy but unpretentious exterior
Very maneuverable and easy to park
Good driving position, visibility

TCC Dislikes

Dated dynamics
Thrifty cabin trim
Rear-seat leg room isn't excessive

Sluggish powertrain (CVT)
Engine noise
Cheap-feeling interior

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.6

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

41.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.5

104.4

Second Hip Room (in)

49.1

51.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

54.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

40.6

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.1

69.2

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

173.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

43.4

45.1

Height, Overall (in)

67.7

66.8

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)

33.2

27.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

37.2

27.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

66.7

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

66.4

54.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

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)

30.9

23.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

45.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 0.35

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)

15.1

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 Rack & Pinion

Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

2.9

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/70R16

P215/60R17

Rear Tire Order Code

T53

TTU

Front Tire Size

P235/70R16

P215/60R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T53

TTU

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3663

3273

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)

11.6

7.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

136 @ 5500

165 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

993

ED3

Displacement

2.5L/152

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

177 @ 6000

172 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

1.00

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

1.75

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

- TBD -

DAV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

6.12

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Continuously variable ratio

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.34 - 0.39

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Jeep Patriot

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.5

7.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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