GMC Jimmy vs. Ford Escape
When we compare the GMC Jimmy's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the GMC Jimmy has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Ford Escape has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the GMC Jimmy's and the Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the GMC Jimmy is a better car than the Ford Escape.
GMC Jimmy vs. Ford Escape Pricing
A used 2001 GMC Jimmy ranges from $1,147 to $8,697 while a used 2001 Ford Escape is priced between $1,315 to $7,597.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the GMC Jimmy’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the Ford Escape base engine makes 127 horsepower. The Jimmy is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 390 miles. This gives the Ford Escape the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the GMC Jimmy. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Ford Escape has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1147 - 8697
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1315 - 7597
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.4967
GMC Jimmy Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.271796 / 10
Reliability:
8.31539 / 10
Retained Value:
6.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
GMC Jimmy Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
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6 out of / 19Ranking
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8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
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11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
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16 out of / 19Ranking
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53 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
GMC Jimmy Trim Levels
Diamond Edition, Diamond Edition Special, SLE, SLS, SLS Convenience, SLT
Ford Escape Trim Levels
XLS, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5900 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
127 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
135 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
266 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3699 lbs
Width:
67.8 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
177.3 inches
Wheelbase:
100.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2991 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
69.1 inches
Length:
173 inches
Wheelbase:
103.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R15