Are you looking for an SUV that combines power with grace, control, and comfort? Which vehicle will go the distance: the 2022 Jeep Cherokee or the 2022 Ford Escape?
Klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM is ready to lend a hand to car shoppers near Kent, Akron, and Bedford. We’ve compared the two vehicles, and now we want to share our discoveries. Keep reading for the head-to-head comparison of the Cherokee vs. Escape.
HORSEPOWER
TOW CAPACITY
PASSENGER VOLUME
A good engine is the core of any car. The available 2.0L engine makes the Jeep Cherokee a guaranteed powerhouse right off the bat.
Effortless acceleration is the name of the game with the Cherokee's 270 horsepower, and heavy lifting comes easily as well with 295 lb-ft of torque. In contrast, the most powerful engine for the Ford Escape generates only 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.
For peak control over your SUV’s performance, you’ll want its engine paired with a versatile transmission. The standard 9-speed transmission on the Cherokee is well prepared for terrain changes—bring on the hills! An 8-speed transmission is standard on the Escape.
When you have gear to haul or a summer of camping trips in mind, towing capability is key. The Ford Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. The Jeep Cherokee is prepared to carry a utility trailer with its 4,500 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped.
These small SUVs can take on big adventures. Both the 2022 Jeep Cherokee and the 2022 Ford Escape provide driving modes that tailor traction and steering to suit specific terrain.
Use the standard Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System in the Jeep to choose from:
- Auto
- Snow
- Sport
- Sand/Mud
- Rock
Drivers who prefer the added control of 4-wheel drive will find it available with the Escape and the Cherokee. However, the Jeep Cherokee has more options, with three distinct 4X4 systems to choose from. When you drive with available Jeep Active Drive II, the road is only the beginning. The Cherokee Trailhawk offers the Trail Rated® badge, certifying its ability, and adds Rock mode to the terrain options.
The Cherokee Trailhawk can forge streams up to 20 inches deep. The Escape was not designed with water-fording capabilities in mind, and you won’t want water to reach any higher than the door’s sills. If creek crossing will be a major factor in future adventures, only the Cherokee will perform at the level you need.
While the outside of your SUV weathers the great outdoors, your vehicle keeps you comfortable and secure inside the cabin.
Settle into available heated seating in the 2022 Cherokee or the 2022 Escape, but only the Cherokee has available ventilated front seats to keep you cool.
On long car trips, a little extra personal space can make your day. The maximum passenger interior volume for the Ford Escape is 104 cubic feet, while maximum passenger volume in the Jeep Cherokee is 128 cubic feet.
Whether you’re towing, off-roading, or just getting comfy, the choice for drivers near Kent, Akron, and Bedford is clear. In a faceoff between Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Escape, the 2022 Jeep Cherokee leads the pack.
Make a call to Klaben Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM today if you’d like to learn more about this indomitable vehicle. A Jeep Cherokee test drive could be in your immediate future.
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