Ford Escape vs. Jeep Patriot
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Escape and Jeep Patriot 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 Ford Escape and the Jeep Patriot.
In comparing the Ford Escape's and the Jeep Patriot's specifications and ratings, the Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Patriot has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape's and the Jeep Patriot's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Ford Escape ranges from $9,400 to $18,995 while a used 2017 Jeep Patriot is priced between $7,999 to $17,820.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Escape’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the Jeep Patriot base engine makes 158 horsepower. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles. The Patriot is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 408 miles.This gives the Jeep Patriot the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Escape the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Escape has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Jeep Patriot has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Escape has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,995 - $25,645
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,277
Price Range:
$9,400 - $18,995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,407
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$14,149 - $20,586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,561
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,205
# Good or Great Deals:
668
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,077
Price Range:
$7,999 - $17,820
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
222
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,145
# Good or Great Deals:
109
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Jeep Patriot Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Escape
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
3.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
2.8 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Patriot
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 14.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 19Ranking
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5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
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11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
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21 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
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46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Jeep Patriot Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Escape Trim Levels
S, SE, Titanium
Jeep Patriot Trim Levels
High Altitude, Latitude, Sport, Sport 75th Anniversary, Sport SE
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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:
158 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
141 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 408 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
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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 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:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 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:
3136 lbs
Width:
69.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
173.8 inches
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Lightning Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Canyon Ridge
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
True Blue Pearl Coat
Gold
Not available
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Brown
Mojave Sand Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Light Pebble Beige