Compare 2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Jeep Compass vs 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

2018 Ford Escape
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2018 Jeep Compass
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2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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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
Select style
Altitude 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Compass Altitude 4x4 22 30 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Altitude FWD 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Latitude 4x4 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Latitude FWD 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Latitude w/Sun/Wheel Pkg FWD 22 31 $23,957 $24,395
Compass Limited 4x4 22 30 $28,469 $29,195
Compass Limited FWD 22 31 $27,059 $27,695
Compass Sport 4x4 22 31 $22,377 $22,595
Compass Sport FWD 23 32 $20,960 $21,095
Compass Trailhawk 4x4 22 30 $28,093 $28,795
Select style
ES 2.0 AWC CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 AWC CVT 23 29 $22,326 $23,095
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 CVT 24 30 $20,876 $21,595
Outlander Sport ES 2.0 Manual 23 29 $19,716 $20,395
Outlander Sport LE 2.0 AWC CVT 23 29 $23,294 $24,095
Outlander Sport LE 2.0 CVT 24 30 $21,844 $22,595
Outlander Sport SE 2.4 AWC CVT 23 28 $23,678 $24,495
Outlander Sport SE 2.4 CVT 23 29 $22,228 $22,995
Outlander Sport SEL 2.4 AWC CVT 23 28 $25,128 $25,995
Outlander Sport SEL 2.4 CVT 23 29 $23,678 $24,495
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,102
$23,957
$22,326
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,940
$24,395
$23,095
Monthly Payment Estimate
$399 / month
$407 / month
$385 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7
6.3
4.7
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 Compass makes some compromises in size and power, but its Trailhawk model hits the crossover-SUV sweet spot. The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is old, crude, slow, and far from fuel-efficient, though it is cheap; buyers can likely do better.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 22 mpg 23 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 30 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 2WD Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
98.1 99.6 97.5
Front Hip Room (in)
54.8 54.1 52.1
Second Leg Room (in)
36.8 38.3 36.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.9 39.2 39.4
Second Hip Room (in)
52.4 49.2 51.6
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56 56.7 56.2
Second Head Room (in)
39 38.5 37.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.3 55.1 55.5
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 41.8 41.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.6 60.3 60.6
Wheelbase (in)
105.9 103.8 105.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 73.8 71.3
Track Width, Front (in)
61.5 60.7 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.9 8.2 8.5
Length, Overall (in)
178.1 173 171.9
Height, Overall (in)
66.3 64.8 64.8
Liftover Height (in)
- 29.7 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
67.8 59.8 49.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
34.3 27.2 21.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
34.3 27.2 21.7
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 38.1 -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 42.1 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 27.2 -
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 12 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 11 11.9
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.7 13.5 15.8
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.8 36.3 34.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P225/55HR18 P225/55HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA TWL NA
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P225/55HR18 P225/55HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA TWL NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
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 3327 3252
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7 18 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 18 X 7 18 X 7
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 4500 175 @ 3900 145 @ 4200
Engine Order Code
NA EDE NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 2.4 L/144 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
168 @ 6000 180 @ 6400 148 @ 6000
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 25 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 30 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 22 23
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.51 3.83 6.03
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.91 -
Trans Type
6 9 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.81 1.96
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.84 -
Trans Order Code
NA DF5 NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 1.38 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.81 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 4.70 2.63 - 0.50
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.58 -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.70 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Jeep Compass Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility AWC
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Strut Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Strut Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.3 7.0 6.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 500 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 160 130
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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