2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Jeep Cherokee

2019 Ford Escape

2019 Jeep Cherokee

#19 in Crossover SUVs

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FWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD S	21	29	$23,382	$24,105
FWD SE	23	30	$25,441	$26,500
4WD SE	22	28	$26,880	$28,000
FWD SEL	23	30	$27,307	$28,445
4WD SEL	22	28	$28,747	$29,945
FWD Titanium	22	29	$31,315	$32,620
4WD Titanium	21	27	$32,756	$34,120

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FWD Latitude

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Latitude	22	31	$24,692	$24,795
4x4 Latitude	21	29	$26,187	$26,295
4x4 Upland	19	27	$26,187	$26,295
FWD Altitude	22	31	$26,653	$27,145
FWD Latitude Plus	22	31	$26,653	$27,145
4x4 Altitude	21	29	$28,133	$28,645
4x4 Latitude Plus	21	29	$28,133	$28,645
FWD High Altitude	23	31	$30,465	$31,200
FWD Limited	22	31	$30,465	$31,200
4x4 Trailhawk	18	24	$33,115	$33,945
4x4 Trailhawk Elite	18	24	$33,115	$33,945
4x4 High Altitude	19	27	$33,585	$34,445
4x4 Limited	19	27	$33,585	$34,445
FWD Overland	20	29	$35,677	$36,745
4x4 Overland	19	27	$37,157	$38,245

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,382

$24,692

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,105

$24,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$402 / month

$413 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Escape works well as a crossover SUV, but has the ride and handling of a smartly tuned hatchback.

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee appeals for its adventurous side, but it isn’t as roomy as rivals.

TCC Likes

Sleek hatchback shape
Good cargo space
Crisp handling

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

TCC Dislikes

Busy, space-robbing dash
Seats can feel too firm
EPA ratings are middling

Some styling is derivative
Fuel economy is just okay
9-speed’s occasional hiccups

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

40.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

49.9

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.7

128

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

53.8

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

65.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

63.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

62.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

106.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

Brakes

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)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

15.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

37.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TRA

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/60TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TRA

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/60TR17

Trailering

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

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3522

3590

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Engine

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

180 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

171 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

EDE

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front 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

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Jeep Cherokee

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.3

7.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

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

2019 Ford Escape

2019 Escape selection looks great
Up to $3,250 rebate + $1,500 trade-in bonus
Lease from $209 for 36 months
APR as low as 0% for 60 months

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2019 Jeep Cherokee

2019 Cherokee selection still robust
Factory rebate up to $2,750
Up to $4,500 in lease bonus cash
Get 0% APR for 60 months + $1,000 bonus

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