Ford Escape (2007 – 2008) vs Jeep Cherokee/Liberty (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The Jeep Cherokee/Liberty is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 203 hp. The Ford Escape is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 10.3 s. The Jeep Cherokee/Liberty has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 175 km/h. The Ford Escape is the lighter car, from 1,485 kg against 1,910 kg. At 4,493 mm, the Jeep Cherokee/Liberty is 53 mm longer than the Ford Escape.
| Specification |
Ford
Escape
2007 – 2008
|
Jeep
Cherokee/Liberty
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2008 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 135 – 203 hp | 177 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 262 Nm | 319 – 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 10.3 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 179 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,493 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,485 – 1,650 kg | 1,910 – 1,985 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.