2018 Ford Escape vs. 2018 Jeep Compass
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ford Escape and 2018 Jeep Compass contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Ford Escape and the 2018 Jeep Compass.
When we compare the 2018 Ford Escape's and the 2018 Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2018 Jeep Compass has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and base engine power. The 2018 Ford Escape and 2018 Jeep Compass have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ford Escape's and the 2018 Jeep Compass's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Jeep Compass is a better car than the 2018 Ford Escape.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Escape ranges from $8,300 to $18,499 while a used 2018 Jeep Compass is priced between $10,900 to $19,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Ford Escape loses 51.3 percent of its value and the 2018 Jeep Compass loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Jeep Compass retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Ford Escape.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Escape and Jeep Compass is 7.7 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Ford Escape is ranked 16 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and Jeep Compass is ranked 30 out of 66, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Escape is 7.5 out of 10. For the Jeep Compass the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Jeep Compass a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Escape.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Ford Escape’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the 2018 Jeep Compass base engine makes 180 horsepower. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles. The Compass is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles.This gives the 2018 Jeep Compass the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Ford Escape the advantage in maximum range. The Escape uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Compass uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 Ford Escape, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2018 Jeep Compass, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Ford Escape has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Jeep Compass, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23940
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
24370
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22550 - 27895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20788
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18290 - 26600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13371
Price Range:
8300 - 18499
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
16311
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
12871 - 23031
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1589
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90865
# Good or Great Deals:
522
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15566
Price Range:
10900 - 19995
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
14903
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12243 - 17541
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1469
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89308
# Good or Great Deals:
468
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Compass Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford Escape
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.088
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Jeep Compass
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.1 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.137
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2106697617816415
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 14.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.968952162147994
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 7.7
Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 54Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
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6 out of / 19Ranking
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8 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 18Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
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19 out of / 19Ranking
22 out of / 66Ranking
27 out of / 54Ranking
29 out of / 66Ranking
29 out of / 66Ranking
31 out of / 66Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
35 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
54 out of / 66Jeep Compass Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 54Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 14Ranking
15 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 54Ranking
18 out of / 21Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
28 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 66Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
37 out of / 66Ranking
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39 out of / 66Ranking
46 out of / 66Ranking
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57 out of / 66Ranking
60 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 Ford Escape Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, Titanium
2018 Jeep Compass Trim Levels
Altitude, Latitude, Limited, Sport, Sun and Wheel Edition, Trailhawk
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
311 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
27.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3552 lbs
Width:
81.8 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
178.1 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3184 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
173 inches
Wheelbase:
103.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
215/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue / Lightning Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Cinnamon Glaze
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Jazz Blue Pearl Coat / Laser Blue Pearl Coat
Gold
Not available
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Redline Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
White Clear Coat
Green
Olive Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Spitfire Orange Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Sandstorm
