Ford Escape vs Jeep Cherokee
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Jeep Cherokee
Overview
| Spec | Ford EscapeActive | Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Active | 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford EscapeActive | Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,350 (best) | $35,000 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $37,475 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $38,675 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $40,775 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 10 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford EscapeActive | Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 37 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 27 MPG | 39 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 34 MPG | 35 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal (best) | 13.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford EscapeActive | Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp (best) | 177 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 1.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford EscapeActive | Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.4 cu ft | 68.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 850 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,273 lbs (best) | 4,295 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 113 in (best) |
| Length | 180.1 in | 188.1 in (best) |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.7 in (best) |
| Height | 66 in | 67.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford EscapeActive | Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Escape | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active $30,350 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) $35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Active $31,750 MSRP | Laredo $38,000 MSRP |
| 3 | ST-Line $31,195 MSRP | Limited $40,000 MSRP |
| 4 | ST-Line $32,595 MSRP | Limited Altitude $40,595 MSRP |
| 5 | ST-Line Select $33,890 MSRP | 85th Anniversary Edition $40,905 MSRP |
| 6 | ST-Line Select $35,015 MSRP | Overland $43,000 MSRP |
| 7 | Plug-In Hybrid $35,400 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Platinum $36,215 MSRP | — |
| 9 | ST-Line Elite $37,210 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Platinum $37,940 MSRP | — |
| 11 | ST-Line Elite $38,935 MSRP | — |
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