Escape vs Equinox: Efficiency

Since the Ford Escape offers four available engines, while the Chevy Equinox only has one, the Escape has the tools to top the Equinox in most performance categories.

For instance, when it comes to fuel economy, the Chevy Equinox falls far behind the Ford Escape. Starting from the base trim level of each model, you’ll find that the Ford has an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG, while the Chevy has just an EPA-estimated 26 city/31 highway MPG.

That difference only grows when you consider that the Ford Escape is available with a hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain, neither of which you can find in the Equinox. When equipped with the hybrid engine, the Ford Escape will achieve up to an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG. Overall, the Escape will let you spend more time on the road, rather than at a gas pump.

Ford Escape vs Chevy Equinox: Inside the Cabin

Both the Escape and Equinox have seating for up to five passengers, but that’s where their interior similarities end. You’ll find that, overall, the Escape is more spacious and accommodating for you and you passengers. Take the cargo capacity, for instance:

• Behind the rear row of the Ford Escape: 37.5 cubic feet
• Behind the rear row of the Chevy Equinox: 29.9 cubic feet
• Behind the front row of the Ford Escape: 65.4 cubic feet
• Behind the front row of the Chevy Equinox: 63.9 cubic feet

Behind the second row of the 2021 Escape, you’ll have 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space to work with, which is plenty of room to load in your groceries for the week. The Equinox leaves you short, however, with only 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space.

Even when you fold the rear row down flat to maximize the cargo capacity, the Equinox only has 63.9 cubic feet of cargo space available. The Ford Escape has a maximum available cargo capacity of 65.4 cubic feet.