Ford Escape 2008 vs Jeep Cherokee 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford Escape) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Cherokee) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Ford Escape engine produces 32 HP less power than Jeep Cherokee, whereas torque is 260 NM less than Jeep Cherokee. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Jeep Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Escape consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escape could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Jeep Cherokee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Escape is 1 cm shorter than the Jeep Cherokee, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Escape is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 934 litres | 878 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1792 litres | no data | |
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Ford Escape has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Escape has 56 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`986 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7000 | |
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