Jeep Compass vs Ford Escape

When it comes to life around the Brockton, Randolph, and Stoughton, MA, areas, it's important to be able to rely on the right vehicle to fit your busy schedule. Luckily, the team here at Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 24 has just the thing.

Say hello to the 2021 Jeep Compass. With a sleek and inviting interior, abundance of innovative tech, and superior off-roading capabilities, it's bound to adapt to your needs.

However, how does this stellar SUV compare to others in its class, like the Ford Escape? Well, you'll just have to keep reading this Jeep Compass vs. Ford Escape comparison to find out!

2021 Compass vs Escape: High-Tech Infotainment

In today's digital age, technology is all around us-including the inside of our vehicles. However, when it comes to these technological advancements, not all vehicles are created equal.

The area where this is most noticeable is the Compass and the Escape's respective infotainment displays. With the Jeep Compass Sport-Compass's standard trim level-folks can enjoy the ease of use brought forth by the 7.0-inch Uconnect® 4 touchscreen display. That's quite the leap from the Escape's standard 4.2-inch display.

Pairing nicely with the Jeep's display is the standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. These systems allow drivers to easily send and receive text messages, load up their favorite tunes, and much more.

While Ford also supplies standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, its smaller screen won't do you any favors in terms of usability.

Jeep Compass vs Ford Escape: Off-Roading Capability

If you know anything about the Jeep brand of vehicles, then you know they're made for having fun off the beaten path. Thanks to the 2021 Compass, this sense of adventure still rings true.

You'll find the crux of these off-roading abilities within the aptly named Trailhawk trim. In fact, the Trailhawk has even been given a badge to prove it. The Trail Rated® badge is a symbol of honor awarded to Jeep vehicles that possess the ability to excel in traction, water fording, articulation, ground clearance, and maneuverability.

Speaking of which, the Jeep Compass has a maximum ground clearance of 8.5 inches. On the Escape side of things, its highest available ground clearance is only 7.3 inches. Furthermore, the Trail Rated® badge is exclusive to Jeep-you won't find it on any Escape trims.

Continuing on, you'll see that the Compass Trailhawk was also designed with higher air intakes and special water sealing for successful driving through water obstacles. The Ford Escape has no mention of being built with these same components.

Compass vs Escape: Power & Performance

Get your engines ready-it's time to roll out. No matter where you're headed, Jeep's standard 2.4L Tigershark® engine with 177 horsepower is sure to get you there. While Ford's standard engine does offer the teeniest bit of extra horsepower at 181, the engine is a significantly smaller 1.5L.

That's not all. The 2021 Compass also offers Jeep's 4x4 Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System. Here, a dial allows drivers to effortlessly switch between five drive modes: Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud, or available Rock.

We should note that the 2021 Escape also includes available selectable drive modes; however, they don't have the benefit of being part of the well-regarded Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System.

While we're focusing on performance, let's also take a look at safety. Both vehicles offer a suite of available confidence-boosting features, including:

• Lane Keep Assist
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go

2021 Jeep Compass vs Ford Escape: Interior Comforts & Design

Last-but certainly not least-it's time to take a look inside both of these vehicles and compare their interior accommodations.

Let's start with the Compass. Opening its doors, drivers will be invited into a world of premium upgrades, from the available McKinley leather to optional front-row heated and ventilated seating. A matching leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel ties it all together.

Inside the Ford Escape, drivers can experience similar luxuries, including upgradeable Ebony leather-trimmed seating and available heating front row options. A heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel is offered on higher trims as well.

While these two vehicles do share a lot of interior features, there is one advantage the Compass has over the Escape. It comes in the form of an adjustable cargo floor. This standard feature allows the cargo bed to be easily positioned up or down for additional cargo flexibility. Unfortunately, the Escape doesn't offer this feature.

Jeep Compass vs Ford Escape: Which Is Your Favorite?

Now that you've read our comparison of the 2021 Jeep Compass vs. the Ford Escape, it's time to choose your favorite. If you agree with the team here at CJDR 24 and have fallen in love with the tech, off-roading capabilities, and luxuries of the 2021 Jeep Compass, come see us for a closer look!

While you're visiting our showroom, you can even take your favorite Compass trim for a test drive around Brockton, Randolph, and Stoughton, MA.

We look forward to working with you!