Compare the2023 Ford EdgeVS 2023 Jeep Cherokee

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Ford Edge have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Jeep Cherokee doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The Edge has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The Edge offers optional Parking Sensors to help warn the driver about vehicles, pedestrians or other obstacles behind or, for the Edge Titanium in front of the vehicle. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a front parking aid.

The Edge’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Edge and the Cherokee have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford Edge is safer than the Jeep Cherokee:

	Edge	Cherokee
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	22.4%	38.2%
Neck Stress	229 lbs.	408 lbs.
Neck Compression	21 lbs.	41 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	165/596 lbs.	368/516 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.5 inches
Neck Injury Risk	35.2%	37%
Neck Stress	197 lbs.	218 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	145/201 lbs.	241/259 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford Edge is safer than the Jeep Cherokee:

	Edge	Cherokee
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	192 lbs.	363 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	103	264
Spine Acceleration	41 G’s	53 G’s
Hip Force	635 lbs.	938 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	38 G’s	43 G’s
Hip Force	425 lbs.	490 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Edge is 1.4% to 1.9% less likely to roll over than the Cherokee.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Acceptable” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Edge the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2022, a rating granted to only 175 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Cherokee has not been fully tested, yet.

Warranty

There are over 25 percent more Ford dealers than there are Jeep dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Edge’s warranty.

Reliability

The Edge has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Edge has a 175-amp alternator. The Cherokee’s standard 160-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Edge has a standard 760-amp battery. The Cherokee’s 700-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in initial quality. With 32 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ford vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in long-term dependability. With 4 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jeep is rated below average.

Engine

The Edge’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder produces 70 more horsepower (250 vs. 180) and 109 lbs.-ft. more torque (280 vs. 171) than the Cherokee’s standard 2.4 DOHC 4-cylinder. The Edge ST’s standard 2.7 turbo V6 produces 65 more horsepower (335 vs. 270) and 85 lbs.-ft. more torque (380 vs. 295) than the Cherokee Trailhawk’s optional 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Ford Edge turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the Jeep Cherokee 4 cyl.:

	Edge	Cherokee
Zero to 30 MPH	2.9 sec	3.9 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	7.7 sec	10.9 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	3.8 sec	7 sec
Quarter Mile	16 sec	18.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	89 MPH	78.6 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Edge 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder gets better fuel mileage than the Cherokee Trailhawk 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder (21 city/28 hwy vs. 20 city/26 hwy).

The Edge has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Cherokee (18.5 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Edge’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Cherokee:

	Edge	Cherokee
Front Rotors	13.6 inches	13 inches
Rear Rotors	12.4 inches	10.95 inches
Opt Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	12.6 inches

The Edge ST’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Cherokee are solid, not vented.

The Edge stops much shorter than the Cherokee:

	Edge	Cherokee
60 to 0 MPH	108 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	137 feet	153 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Edge has larger standard tires than the Cherokee (245/60R18 vs. 225/60R18). The Edge ST’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Cherokee (265/40R21 vs. 245/65R17).

The Edge SE/SEL’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4’s standard 65 series tires. The Edge ST’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Cherokee Altitude LUX’s optional 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Edge SE/SEL has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4. The Edge ST’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 18-inch wheels optional on the Cherokee Altitude LUX.

Suspension and Handling

The Edge has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Cherokee’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The Edge’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Cherokee doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Edge’s wheelbase is 5.6 inches longer than on the Cherokee (112.2 inches vs. 106.6 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Edge is 1.6 inches wider in the front and 1.4 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Cherokee.

The Edge ST handles at .88 G’s, while the Cherokee pulls only .77 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Edge ST executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.2 seconds quicker than the Cherokee (26 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 28.2 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Edge has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Cherokee (8 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Edge to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Passenger Space

The Edge has 10.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Cherokee (113.9 vs. 103.5).

The Edge has .8 inches more front headroom, 1.5 inches more front legroom, 2.1 inches more front hip room, 2.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.8 inches more rear headroom, .3 inches more rear legroom, 7.6 inches more rear hip room and 5.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Cherokee.

Cargo Capacity

The Edge has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Cherokee with its rear seat up (39.2 vs. 27.6 cubic feet). The Edge has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Cherokee with its rear seat folded (73.4 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Edge easier. The Edge’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 29.6 inches, while the Cherokee’s liftover is 30.9 inches.

The Edge’s cargo area is larger than the Cherokee’s in every dimension:

	Edge	Cherokee
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	41.7”/74.8”	33.9”/67.6”
Max Width	63.3”	49.2”
Min Width	45.3”	39.4”
Height	34.5”	28.8”

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Edge SEL/Titanium/ST’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Cherokee doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Ergonomics

The Edge Titanium/ST’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Cherokee doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

On a hot day the Edge’s driver can lower the front windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Cherokee can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Consumer Reports rated the Edge’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Cherokee’s headlights, which were rated “Fair” to “Good” (depending on model and options).

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the Edge Titanium/ST offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Cherokee doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Edge SEL/ST-Line/ST/Titanium’s standard rear view mirror and optional side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Cherokee has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Edge and the Cherokee offer available heated front seats. The Edge Titanium/ST also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Cherokee.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Ford Edge (except SE) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Cherokee doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Edge is less expensive to operate than the Cherokee because typical repairs cost much less on the Edge than the Cherokee, including $126 less for a water pump, $75 less for a muffler, $5 less for front brake pads, $362 less for a starter, $293 less for a fuel pump and $50 less for front struts.

Recommendations

The Ford Edge has won recognition from these important consumer publications:

	Edge	Cherokee
Consumer Reports® Recommends	TRUE	FALSE
Car Book “Best Bet”	TRUE	FALSE

The Ford Edge outsold the Jeep Cherokee by over two to one during 2022.