2023 Ford Escape vs. Chevy Equinox

The 2023 Ford Escape and Chevy Equinox are both affordable, dependable compact SUVs that work for your Macon drives, but when you look a little closer at the Chevy Equinox vs. Ford Escape, the differences are obvious. The Ford Escape offers more choices in trims and powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid option. Take a look at this guide and then contact us to schedule a test drive in a new Ford Escape today!

Escape vs. Equinox: Trims and Price

The first thing most people look at is the sticker price. When you compare the Chevy Equinox vs. Ford Escape, you can see that the Escape is a bit more expensive than the Equinox, but there is a good reason for that. The Escape offers 7 trim levels while the Equinox only has 4, and the Escape comes in two hybrid options. Check it out!

Base Level:

• Ford Escape: $28,000 MSRP
• Chevy Equinox: $26,600 MSRP

Ford Escape Trims:

• Base: $28,000
• Active: $29,345
• ST-Line: $30,340
• ST-Line Select: $33,540
• ST-Line Elite: $37,960
• Platinum: $36,965
• Plug-in Hybrid: $40,500

Chevy Equinox Trims:

• LS: $29,595
• LT: $30,695
• RS: $33,695
• Premier: $34,795

Escape vs. Equinox: Spacious Interior

The reason drivers around Perry want SUVs is because of the amount of space they provide. The Ford Escape and the Chevy Equinox both offer plenty of room for shopping, luggage, or plants from the garden center, but the Escape has just a bit more cargo space.

Interior Dimensions for Ford Escape 

• Front Legroom: 42.4 inches
• Front Headroom: 40 inches
• Rear Legroom: 40.7 inches
• Rear Headroom: 39.3 inches
• Cargo Volume: 65.4 cubic feet
• Passenger Volume: 104 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions for Chevy Equinox 

• Front Legroom: 40.0 inches
• Front Headroom: 40.0 inches
• Rear Legroom: 39.9 inches
• Rear Headroom: 38.5 inches
• Cargo Volume: 63.9 cubic feet
• Passenger Volume: 103.5 cubic feet

Escape vs. Equinox: Engine Choice

Finally, when you look at performance, there is really no comparison between the Chevy Equinox and Ford Escape. The 2023 Ford Escape offers four engine options, two gas-powered and two hybrids to get you around Bonaire, while the Equinox only offers one gas-powered and no hybrid engine.

2023 Ford Escape Engines:

1.5-liter EcoBoost® engine (available in Base, Active, and ST-Line trims)

• 181 hp
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• 3,500-pound towing capacity

2.0-liter EcoBoost® engine (available in ST-Line and standard in ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum trims)

• 200 hp
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• 3,500-pound towing capacity

2.5-liter hybrid powertrain (available in ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum)

• 192 combine hp
• 400-mile range

2.5-liter Plug-in Hybrid

• 210 hp
• Charges in 3.5 hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger

2023 Chevy Equinox Engine:

1.5L Turbo 4-Cylinder engine

• 170 hp
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 1,500-pound towing capacity

Come See the New 2023 Ford Escape!

Come to Five Star Ford Warner Robins and check out the special offers on a new Ford Escape. While you’re here, take a look at the full inventory of new Ford models and find out how you could drive away in one today!