Ford Escape vs Jeep Cherokee

First, you'll want to start with the powertrains of the 2021 Ford Escape and Jeep Cherokee. Both feature similar setups, coming with 4-cylinder engines that will work hard to power your ride. You'll find, however, that the Escape is a bit more powerful. Further, the Escape comes ready to pump out 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, while the Cherokee only offers 180 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque.

While it's the Escape that offers more muscle, it's also the option that will perform more efficiently. The Escape comes ready to earn an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG. So, you won't have to make frequent pit stops. While still quite efficient, earning an EPA-estimated 22 city/31 highway MPG, the Cherokee is not quite as economical.

As you drive, you'll also come to appreciate some of the driver assistive technologies incorporated into the designs of these two SUVs. For instance, both the Escape and Cherokee come with lane keeping systems, which will help you keep your vehicle within your designated lane. Similarly, the Escape and Cherokee both come with pre-collision warning systems and blind spot monitors.

The Escape does feature an added safety system, though. This SUV comes equipped with an SOS Post-Crash Alert System™, which is designed to draw attention to the vehicle in the event of a collision. It does so by autonomously flashing the hazard lights and sounding the horn.