Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2018 - vs - Dodge Journey SE 2018

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Ford Escape SEL 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

Dodge JC,Dodge JCUV

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

29,450

Updated:

17 Mar 2018

27,195

Updated:

09 Feb 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.70gals

21.10gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Canyon Ridge Metallic

#9E735B

Ingot Silver Metallic

#C0BFC4

Lightning Blue Metallic

#34496F

Magnetic Metallic

#646368

Oxford White

#DDDEDE

Shadow Black

#303030

White Gold Metallic

#BBB5AB

Color:

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat

#5C6467

Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat

#484848

Pearl White Tri-Coat

#D7DCD9

Pitch Black Clear Coat

#000000

Redline 2 Pearl Coat

#A20D00

White

#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Ford Escape ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Sporty handling
Premium interior with user-friendly tech
Good safety score and great predicted reliability rating
Above-average cargo space

Cons
Unimpressive fuel economy

By:

usnews.com

The Escape is fundamentally unchanged for 2018, but there are some tweaks to the lineup and to its standard-equipment offerings.The SEL comes standard with leather-trimmed seating, a power liftgate, heated exterior mirrors, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and LED running lights.

Pros
Graceful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine,
smooth ride,
attractive and intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Less rear-seat and cargo space than the class leaders,
turbo engines return mediocre fuel economy.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

Pros
Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling
Tech options aplenty
Brisk 2.0-liter acceleration

Cons
Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that
Optimistic EPA ratings

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Dodge Journey ranked #19 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Dodge Journey has a score of 7.0 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 55 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Smooth ride
User-friendly infotainment system
Extremely low price

Cons
Unimpressive engines
Below-average cargo space
Lower safety score than rivals
Fewer tech features than competitors

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Dodge Journey should be available at big discounts, which is the only way we’d consider it over far more polished rivals.

Pros
Low price
Seven-seat capability
Good optional infotainment
Versatile interior

Cons
Bad safety scores
Limited features
Dated feel
Underwhelming in almost every way

By:

thecarconnection.com

For 2018, the Journey's third-row seat is now standard on all trim levels.

Pros
Extra versatility provided by standard three-row seat
Low price for the segment

Cons
Handling and drivability lag behind competitors
Disappointing and outdated base engine and transmission
Below-average fuel economy
Lacks many modern safety and convenience features, even in top trims

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

16.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

24.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.50L

3.60L

Torque:

177ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

260ft-lbs

at 4 400rpm

Horsepower:

179hp

at 6 000rpm

283hp

at 6 350rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

38.50Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

178.10in

192.40in

Width:

72.40in

72.20in

Height:

66.30in

66.60in

Ground Clearance:

7.80in

7.40in

Front Track:

61.50in

61.80in

Rear Track:

61.60in

62.30in

Wheel Base:

105.90in

113.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.90

40.80

Rear Head Room:

39.00

39.90

Front Leg Room:

43.10in

40.80in

Rear leg room:

37.30in

36.10in

Front Hip Room:

54.50in

53.80in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.90in

57.50in

Rear Hip Room:

52.40in

54.40in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.20in

56.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.00cu.ft

67.60cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

2500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

34.00cu.ft

39.60cu.ft

Curb Weight:

3678.00lbs

4238.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

1 One-Touch Power Window

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

1 one-touch power windows

Heated Mirrors

hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket front seats

8 -way power passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Leather

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

6-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Height adjustable driver seat

Premium Cloth

Bucket front seats

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Reclining rear seats

Folding with pass-thru center armrest

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Interior Air Filtration

Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Dual Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

USB Connection

Mast antenna

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Airbag Deployment Notification

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Turn signal mirrors

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear center 3-point belt

Rear height adjustable headrests

Post-collision safety system

Options

Packages:

1.5L EcoBoost Class II Trailer Tow Package

Equipment Group 300A

Safe And Smart Package

Sel Sport Appearance Package

Quick Order Package 28V

MOPAR Chrome Appearance Group

Popular Equipment Group

Blacktop Package

MOPAR All Weather Group

Comfort/Convenience Group (Fleet)

Security Group (Fleet)

Connectivity Group

Safe and Sound Group (Fleet)

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Splash Guards (VP)

Black Roof Rail Cross Bars

Power Panoramic Vista Roof

17" X 6.5" Aluminum Wheels

Front License Plate Attachment Screws

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Mats

Interior Cargo Cover

Cargo Area Protector

Smoker's Package (Fleet)

Radio 4.3S (Fleet)

Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth (Fleet)

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Charcoal Black, cloth

#434343

Color:

Black, premium cloth

#1D1D1D

Black, premium cloth

#131313

Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth

#928468

Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth

#A5977B

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Dodge Journey SE 2018

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Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2018 - vs - Dodge Journey SE 2018

General

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Also called:

Dodge JC,Dodge JCUV

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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