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2015 Ford Escape FWD vs 2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD

The 2015 Ford Escape FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (9 against 11). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2015 Ford Escape FWD leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Ford2015 Ford Escape FWDFull specifications →vsJeep2015 Jeep Cherokee FWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Ford Escape FWD9.4 l/100km
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD9.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Ford Escape FWD223.7 g/km
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD224.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Ford Escape FWD1,635 kg
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD1,788 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Ford Escape FWD9
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD11
Owner complaints
2015 Ford Escape FWD1,099
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD1,787
NCAP overall rating
2015 Ford Escape FWD4
2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Ford Escape FWD2015 Jeep Cherokee FWD
CO2223.7 g/km224.3 g/km
Complaints1,0991,787
Recall campaigns911
Combined9.4 l/100km9.4 l/100km
Cylinders44
Displacement2,500 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardU2L2
Extra-urban7.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineSingle Fuel
Gears69
Gross weight2,122.8 kg2,494.8 kg
Height1,680 mm1,690 mm
Kerb weight1,635 kg1,788 kg
Length4,540 mm4,620 mm
NCAP overall44
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic 9-spd
Urban11.2 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,690 mm2,700 mm
Width1,840 mm1,860 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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