Ford Escape vs Jeep Compass (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$495
- Escape: 4 mpg better, 5.6 cu ft more cargo.
- Compass: 20 hp more, 0.7 s quicker to 60.
- Escape wins 5 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Escape | Compass | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,845 | $31,350 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 200 hp | Compass |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Compass |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | Escape |
| Cargo, max | 65.4 cu ft | 59.8 cu ft | Escape |
| Cargo, seats up | 37.5 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft | Escape |
| Rear legroom | 40.7 in | 38.3 in | Escape |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | Escape |
| Length | 180.5 in | 173.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.9 in to 73.8 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,283 lb | 3,620 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.1 in | Compass |
| 0-60 mph | 7.8 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Compass |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Escape Active FWD $30,350 | Compass 85th Anniversary 4x4 $29,550 | $800 |
| Compass Latitude 4WD $29,550 | Escape Active FWD $30,350 | $800 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Escape | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,845 | $31,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,525 | $40,212 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Escape wins.
Compass wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Escape | 13% |
| Power | Compass | 10% |
| Space | Escape | 9% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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