The Ford Escape is a versatile crossover with comfortable accommodations, abundant practicality, and a bold new look courtesy of its recent mid-cycle refresh. It's nicely equipped with appealing amenities and technologies, including standard Co-Pilot360™ driver aids. Plus, it offers a range of powertrains, including a potent turbo-four, an efficient hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid with electric-only capability. The Escape is among the most well-rounded crossovers in the compact segment. To give you a few examples, here's a quick look at how it compares in a few key areas to a prominent class competitor, the Chevy Equinox.
Ford Escape vs. Chevy Equinox: Performance
The Escape offers a choice of four powertrains, starting with a peppy and efficient turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder (180 horsepower, 199 pound-feet of torque) with front-wheel or available all-wheel drive system. A 2.0-liter turbo-four (250 hp, 280 lb-ft; standard AWD) powers ST-Line Select and higher trims, while a 192-horsepower hybrid is optional for Platinum and all "ST-Line" trims. There's also a 210-horsepower PHEV with an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric-only range.
The Chevy Equinox has just one engine, a 2.5-liter turbo-four with 175 hp/203 lb-ft.
Ford Escape vs. Chevy Equinox: Interior Room
Eagle Lake drivers will enjoy more personal space in the Ford Escape. Both models have the same amount of front headroom, but the Escape offers more rear headroom and more legroom and shoulder room in both rows.
The Escape (65.4 cubic feet) and Equinox (63.9) are closely matched for maximum cargo space. However, with all seats up, the Escape boasts 37.5 cubic feet to the Equinox's 29.9.
Ford Escape vs. Chevy Equinox: Technology
The Ford Escape offers a wealth of tech features to enhance your Sealy commute, including a standard 8-inch SYNC® 4 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Available technology upgrades include a 13.2-inch touchscreen, a fully digital instrument panel, a head-up display, and a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The Equinox makes do with a standard 7-inch touchscreen or an 8-inch display in higher grades. It doesn't offer a head-up display or a digital gauge cluster, and its best audio upgrade is a 7-speaker Bose system.
Both models have standard driver aids like collision mitigation, lane-keeping assistance, and automatic high beams. However, the Escape also comes standard with blind-spot monitoring and rear traffic alert. These are optional in the Equinox and only come standard in the highest trim.
Test-Drive a New Ford Escape near Schulenburg and La Grange, TX
Reach out to Cavender Ford for more information about the Ford Escape's configuration options, the latest financing offers, and available reservation opportunities. If you'd like to experience firsthand what makes the Escape a great pick for your daily drives, we invite you to visit our Ford dealership in Columbus, TX, for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.