2018 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2018 Ford Escape

• Off-road performance features
• Base horsepower
• Max horsepower

Explore the comparison of these Jeep and Ford crossovers in greater depth here, then continuing comparing to the Chevrolet Equinox too.

While the 2018 Ford Escape’s available all-wheel drive (AWD) system can handle slippery surfaces and unpredictable on-road surfaces, the 2018 Jeep Cherokee simply delivers a lot more when it comes to off-road performance and utility, thanks to features like:

• Jeep Active Drive I 4×4 System with Selec-Terrain® Traction Management and four modes (Auto, Snow, Sport, & Sand/Mud),
• Jeep Active Drive II 4×4 System – with neutral and 4WD LOW mode for low-speed traction
• Jeep Active Drive Lock 4×4 – This system on the Cherokee Trailhawk® includes a mechanical rear axles lock and Selec-Terrain® Traction Management ROCK mode.