Ford Escape (2014) vs. Jeep Cherokee (2015) Specs

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2014 Ford Escape and 2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2014	2015
Model	Ford Escape	Jeep Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	106.3 in	-0.4 in
Length	178.1 in	182.0 in	-3.9 in
Width	72.4 in	73.2 in	-0.8 in
Height	66.3 in	65.7 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3732 lb.	4044 lb.	-312 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	39.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.0 in	57.6 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.8 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.4 in	41.1 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	38.5 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	55.1 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	49.9 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	40.3 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³	24.8 ft³	9.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.8 ft³	54.9 ft³	12.9 ft³

2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review

2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review

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