How Does the New Jeep Cherokee Compare to the New Chevrolet Equinox and Ford Escape?

When it comes to buying a new crossover SUV these days, you want to make sure you're getting the full package. Some crossovers may boast their technology features in order to mask the lack of SUV like versatility, while others offer spacious interiors with little driving capabilities. The new Jeep Cherokee blows the competition out of the water by offering drivers in the market for a new crossover SUV with everything they need and more to truly get the most out of their next vehicle. With impressive driving capabilities and versatility both on and off the road, luxurious comfort and spacious seating for five, and the latest technology and safety features, the Cherokee offers it all within its impressive selection of eight trim levels. In order to really highlight a few of the things the new Cherokee holds over above the competition, we're going to do a side by side comparison among the new Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Equinox, and Ford Escape and allow you to see for yourself whether the new Jeep Cherokee offers the things you value most.

Jeep Cherokee vs. Ford Escape

• The Cherokee comes equipped with a larger standard engine than the Escape does. With a standard 2.4-liter four cylinder engine that produces 184-horsepower compared to the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in the Escape that offers just 168-horsepower. While both vehicles also offer another engine option, the Cherokee still offers more power in its 3.2-liter V6 engine that produces 271-horsepower, compared to the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces just 245-horsepower in the Escape.
• The Cherokee offers more passenger volume than the Escape does, with 103.4 cubic feet compared to 98.7 cubic feet in the Escape.
• The Cherokee is equipped to take you to the places that you can only reach in a Jeep brand vehicle. With off-road features like the Selec-Terrain traction control system, available skid plates, and a legendary four-wheel drive system, while the Escape boasts available all-wheel drive and a slightly larger ground clearance.

Jeep Cherokee vs. Chevrolet Equinox

• The Cherokee comes equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 184-horsepower compared to the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182-horsepower in the Equinox, giving the Cherokee a slightly more powerful engine.
• When properly equipped, the Cherokee offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds where the Equinox only offers 1,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
• The Cherokee offers superior off-road capability through the available Selec-Terrain traction control system that allows you to choose the optimal setting for which terrain you're on, including auto, snow, sport, sand/mud, and rock, while the Equinox is tailored more for on the road driving.
• The Cherokee also offers a more spacious interior for you and your passengers to enjoy during any outing. With 103.4 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Cherokee compared to 99.7 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Equinox.

If you're interested in learning more about everything the new Jeep Cherokee has to offer, we welcome you to come join us here at Terry Henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to take a model of your choosing out for a test drive today! We are conveniently located in Archbold, OH and proudly serve the nearby areas of Wauseon, Defiance, Swanton, Delta, Toledo, and Napoleon.