Ford Escape vs Jeep Compass
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MSRP$28,000 | MSRP$25,900 |
Listings3562 | Listings5012 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryReportedly, Ford will discontinue the Escape at the end of the current fourth-generation run. Once among the most popular vehicles in its class, Ford recently zigged with the Escape’s design and positioning when the market zagged. Boxy, rugged-looking crossovers are what people want, not soft and sophisticated pseudo-cars like the current Escape. Fortunately, Ford has the Bronco Sport in its lineup, which is getting all of the automaker’s attention. Meanwhile, the 2024 Ford Escape receives no major changes following a substantial makeover in 2023, though it appears the Base trim is canceled. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Compass Sport carries over last year's major powertrain upgrade without any increase to the base price: $35,995. That's very close to the littlest Jeep, the Renegade, and more than $10,000 below the similarly sized Cherokee (and prices on those last two are from 2023 because both have been discontinued). It's also cheaper than a Ford Escape and many other compact SUVs but without the bargain-bin interior of older Compass models. While upper trims get too pricey for their britches, the base-model Compass we tested provides real value in an era where new-car prices increase every few months. The 2024 Jeep Compass offers good tech and impressive safety features, and it arrives with a sub-$40,000 base MSRP. The Compass still lags behind some of the competition in terms of materials quality and performance. Now in its second year past a 2023 facelift, however, it’s many strides better than older iterations. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 180 hp I3 | Engine2.0L 200 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X4 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower200 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 180 hp I3 | Engine Name2.0L 200 hp I4 |
Torque199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower200 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X4 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.5 cu ft | Cargo Space27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3291 lbs | Curb Weight3620 lbs |
Height66.0 in | Height64.6 in |
Length180.1 in | Length173.4 in |
Width85.6 in | Width80.0 in |
Wheelbase106.7 in | Wheelbase103.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1030 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,000 | $25,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Reportedly, Ford will discontinue the Escape at the end of the current fourth-generation run. Once among the most popular vehicles in its class, Ford recently zigged with the Escape’s design and positioning when the market zagged. Boxy, rugged-looking crossovers are what people want, not soft and sophisticated pseudo-cars like the current Escape. Fortunately, Ford has the Bronco Sport in its lineup, which is getting all of the automaker’s attention. Meanwhile, the 2024 Ford Escape receives no major changes following a substantial makeover in 2023, though it appears the Base trim is canceled. | The 2024 Compass Sport carries over last year's major powertrain upgrade without any increase to the base price: $35,995. That's very close to the littlest Jeep, the Renegade, and more than $10,000 below the similarly sized Cherokee (and prices on those last two are from 2023 because both have been discontinued). It's also cheaper than a Ford Escape and many other compact SUVs but without the bargain-bin interior of older Compass models. While upper trims get too pricey for their britches, the base-model Compass we tested provides real value in an era where new-car prices increase every few months. The 2024 Jeep Compass offers good tech and impressive safety features, and it arrives with a sub-$40,000 base MSRP. The Compass still lags behind some of the competition in terms of materials quality and performance. Now in its second year past a 2023 facelift, however, it’s many strides better than older iterations. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 180 hp I3 | 2.0L 200 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X4 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | 200 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 180 hp I3 | 2.0L 200 hp I4 |
Torque | 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | 200 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X4 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.5 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3291 lbs | 3620 lbs |
Height | 66.0 in | 64.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 173.4 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 80.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1030 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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