2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Ford Escape

Features & Specs

Drivetrain

FWD / 4WD

FWD / AWD

Transmission

9-speed shiftable automatic

6-speed shiftable automatic

Fuel Economy

22 / 31 / 25 mpg

21 / 29 / 24 mpg

Range

348 / 490 miles

330 / 455 miles

2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2019 Ford Escape near Bethel Park, PA

With the SUV segment growing larger every year it's harder than ever to narrow down which new vehicle you should buy. To try and help you out with your buying process we've narrowed the list down to two SUVs. The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has a bold exterior with a luxurious feeling interior and an immense amount of power. On the other hand, we have the 2019 Ford Focus with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and high tech features.

2019 Jeep Cherokee Power & Handling

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee has three different engines to offer buyers. The first and standard is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. This engine can make up to 31 mpgs on the highway. If you are looking for a turbo Jeep offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine. This engine makes 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Finally, there is an optional 3.2-liter V6 engine with 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. All engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with either front-wheel or four-wheel drive. The V6 engine is capable of towing up to 4,500 pounds.

2019 Ford Escape Power & Handling

Ford also offers three different engine options for the 2019 Escape. The base S model comes with a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine making 168 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque available only in FWD. The SE and SEL models use a 1.5-liter Ecoboost turbocharged engine that makes 179 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. While 4WD is standard AWD is available as an option. Only available with the Titanium model is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. This engine is also available in 4WD or AWD and can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

2019 Jeep Cherokee Features & Design

Jeep offers the 2019 Jeep Cherokee in five main trim levels the Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk, and Overland. The base Latitude features a 7-inch touchscreen, a six-speaker sound system, heated side mirrors, a folding front passenger seat with a storage compartment inside the seat cushion, and 60/40-split folding rear seat. The Latitude Plus builds upon those features to add keyless ignition and entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and leather insert in the upholstery. The Limited model adds an 84-inch touchscreen, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, leather upholstery, rear parking sensors, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats. The Overland comes equipped with a nine-speaker audio system, navigation, sliding rear seat, sound-deadening windshield and front windows, and ventilated front seats. The off-road-ready Trailhawk has increased ground clearance, tow hooks, skid plates, and unique cloth and leather upholstery.

2019 Ford Escape Features & Design

The 2019 Ford Escape comes in S, SE, SEL, and Titanium trim levels. The base S comes with a 4.2-inch touchscreen, a six-speaker sound system, and 60/40-split folding and reclining rear seat. The SE adds push-button start, heated front seats. cloth upholstery, and roof rails. Building upon those features is the SEL with an 8-inch touchscreen, power lift-gate, heated side mirrors, and rear parking sensors. The top of the line Titanium features navigation, auto-dimming rearview mirror heated front seats, a household-style power outlet, front and rear parking sensors, and an automated parallel and perpendicular parking feature.

Conclusions

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is the clear winner here if you ask us. Jeep's 4x4 systems simply can not be beaten. Whether you are trekking through a snowstorm or traveling off the beaten path the 2019 Jeep Cherokee has you covered. All while keeping you warm and toasty inside with a heated steering wheel and heated seats. The Cherokee will also keep you feeling cool in the summer months with ventilated seats. Interested in learning more about the 2019 Jeep Cherokee check out our full review in the link below.

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