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Ford Escape vs Jeep Renegade (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,005

Car 1

Car 2

EscapeRenegadeMSRP + destination$29,495$30,500Horsepower181 hp177 hpMPG combined30 mpg26 mpgCargo, max65.4 cu ft50.8 cu ftCargo, seats up37.5 cu ft18.5 cu ftRear legroom40.7 in35.1 inFront legroom42.4 in41.2 inTowing2,000 lb2,000 lbSeats55Ground clearance7.5 in8.0 in0-60 mph7.8 s7.1 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Escape FWD vs Renegade Upland 4WD
MeasureEscapeRenegadeWinner
MSRP + destination$29,495$30,500Escape
Horsepower181 hp177 hpEscape
Torque185 lb-ft to 199 lb-ft210 lb-ftN/A
MPG combined30 mpg26 mpgEscape
Cargo, max65.4 cu ft50.8 cu ftEscape
Cargo, seats up37.5 cu ft18.5 cu ftEscape
Rear legroom40.7 in35.1 inEscape
Front legroom42.4 in41.2 inEscape
Length180.5 in166.6 inNot scored
Width74.1 in71.3 in to 74.2 inN/A
Curb weight3,291 lb3,210 lbNot scored
Towing2,000 lb2,000 lbAbout the same
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance7.5 in8.0 inRenegade
0-60 mph7.8 s estimate7.1 s estimateRenegade
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Escape FWD
$28,000
Renegade Altitude 4WD
$27,850
$150
Renegade Upland 4WD
$27,850
Escape FWD
$28,000
$150

Cost to run

Escape costs $2,187 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostEscapeRenegade
MSRP + destination$29,495$30,500
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,280$1,477
Fuel or charging, 6 years$7,680$8,862
Total, 6 years$37,175$39,362

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Escape wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceEscape3%
MPGEscape13%
PowerEscape2%
SpaceEscape22%
TowingAbout the same

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked