2020 Jeep Cherokee
Features & Specs
2020 Ford Escape
Yes
Available All-Terrain Tires
No
Yes
Available Off-Road Model
No
Up to 270 hp
Horsepower
Up to 250 hp
5
Seating Capacity
5
2020 Jeep Cherokee vs 2020 Ford Escape
Compact SUVs are known for their practicality; after all, they give you an increased ride height, more cargo space, and can easily maneuver around town and into a parallel parking space. There are a lot of compact SUVs out on the road today, but if you're looking for one that comes loaded with the best features, offers powerful engines, and is versatile, then you're going to want to check out the 2020 Jeep Cherokee and the 2020 Ford Escape. We've already compared the two, so you just have to keep reading down below.
2020 Jeep Cherokee Power & Handling
The Cherokee comes with powerful engines and advanced 4x4 system so you can go anywhere with ease. The standard engine is a 180 horsepower 2.4L four-cylinder engine that makes 171 lb-ft of torque. The Cherokee is also available with a 3.2L V6 engine that makes 271 horsepower and a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 270 horsepower. A nine-speed automatic transmission comes paired with all three engines. The Cherokee Trailhawk comes with an advanced 4x4 system, all-terrain tires, off-road-oriented suspension, hill ascent/descent control, and more so you can easily adventure down any trail.
2020 Ford Escape Power & Handling
The Ford Escape comes standard with front-wheel-drive and is optional with all-wheel-drive. Under the hood of most Ford Escape models, you'll find the standard 181 horsepower turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder that makes 190 lb-ft of torque and comes paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The SEL and Titanium models are the only models that can be outfitted with the optional 250 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that makes 280 lb-ft of torque and comes standard with all-wheel-drive.
2020 Jeep Cherokee Features & Design
The Cherokee offers drivers a model lineup that comes chock-full of features. The base Latitude rides on a set of 17-inch wheels and comes with smartphone integration, LED headlights, a 7-inch touchscreen, and more. The Latitude Plus goes on to add rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and more. On the Limited, you'll find luxury features like an 8.4-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, a nine-speaker sound system, and a heated steering wheel. The Overland keeps the luxury features coming with upgraded leather upholstery navigation, ventilated front seats to keep you cool, a sound-deadening windshield, and wood inserts.
2020 Ford Escape Features & Design
The Ford Escape S comes with basic features including cargo tie-down hooks, a backup camera, cloth upholstery, six cup holders, and a rotary gear shifter. The SE adds keyless entry, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and different wheels. Remote start, a hands-free liftgate, and a heated steering wheel all come with the SEL trim. The Titanium model adds navigation, leather-trimmed seats, and a B&O sound system.
Conclusion:
It is disappointing that Ford doesn't offer an off-road capable variant of the Escape. The Escape's underwhelming list of features paired with the lack of capability means that the 2020 Jeep Cherokee is the clear winner here. The Cherokee promises to keep you comfortable on the inside, whether you're driving down a mud trail, through a snowstorm, or to the grocery store. If you'd like to take the 2020 Jeep Cherokee out for a test drive, we hope you will come on down and see us here at Dick Scott Motor Mall.
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