2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Jeep Cherokee

2018 Ford Escape

2018 Jeep Cherokee

Select style

S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$23,102	$23,940
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$25,834	$27,050
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$24,544	$25,700
Escape SEL 4WD	22	28	$28,126	$29,450
Escape SEL FWD	23	30	$26,836	$28,100
Escape Titanium 4WD	20	27	$31,983	$33,490
Escape Titanium FWD	21	28	$30,693	$32,140

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Latitude 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cherokee Latitude 4x4	21	28	$25,730	$25,895
Cherokee Latitude FWD	21	30	$24,240	$24,395
Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4	21	28	$27,258	$27,795
Cherokee Latitude Plus FWD	21	30	$25,783	$26,295
Cherokee Latitude Tech Connect 4x4	21	28	$25,730	$25,895
Cherokee Latitude Tech Connect FWD	21	30	$24,240	$24,395
Cherokee Limited 4x4	21	28	$30,548	$31,295
Cherokee Limited FWD	21	30	$29,073	$29,795
Cherokee Overland 4x4	20	27	$36,229	$37,340
Cherokee Overland FWD	21	30	$33,115	$34,095
Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	19	25	$30,266	$30,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,102

$25,730

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,940

$25,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$399 / month

$432 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

The 2018 Jeep Cherokee performs its crossover chores as asked, but loves the off-road tasks more.

TCC Likes

Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling

Lovely cabin trim
Very good front seats
Trailhawk off-road skills

TCC Dislikes

Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that

Styling alternates from odd to derivative
Fuel economy is just okay
9-speed’s occasional hiccups

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

104.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

40.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

49.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

182

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

66.2

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

54.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

24.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

24.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

15.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

TRF

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/65TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TRF

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3542

3953

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

171 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

ED6-1

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

184 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.84

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

4.70

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Jeep Cherokee

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.3

7.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

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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