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2018 Ford Escape FWD vs 2018 Jeep Compass FWD

The 2018 Jeep Compass FWD uses less fuel: 9.1 against 9.8 l/100km, about 7% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Jeep Compass FWD costs about $621 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2018 Ford Escape FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 6). The 2018 Ford Escape FWD has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2018 Jeep Compass FWD leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Ford Escape FWD9.8 l/100km
2018 Jeep Compass FWD9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Ford Escape FWD229.3 g/km
2018 Jeep Compass FWD210.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Ford Escape FWD1,611 kg
2018 Jeep Compass FWD1,648 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Ford Escape FWD4
2018 Jeep Compass FWD6
Owner complaints
2018 Ford Escape FWD1,793
2018 Jeep Compass FWD942
NCAP overall rating
2018 Ford Escape FWD5
2018 Jeep Compass FWD4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Ford Escape FWD2018 Jeep Compass FWD
CO2229.3 g/km210.6 g/km
Combined9.8 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints1,793942
NCAP overall54
Recall campaigns46
Cylinders44
Displacement2,500 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban8.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears69
Gross weight2,095.6 kg2,494.8 kg
Height1,680 mm1,700 mm
Kerb weight1,611 kg1,648 kg
Length4,540 mm4,400 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Manual 6-spd
Urban11.2 l/100km10.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,690 mm2,620 mm
Width1,840 mm1,800 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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