Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Escape (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,050
- Equinox: $1,050 cheaper, 0.6 in more clearance.
- Escape: 3 mpg better, 5 hp more.
- Escape wins 9 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Equinox | Escape | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $31,845 | Equinox |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 180 hp | Escape |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | Escape |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | Escape |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 65.4 cu ft | Escape |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.8 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft | Escape |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 40.7 in | Escape |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 42.4 in | Escape |
| Length | 183.2 in | 180.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,283 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 800 lb | 2,000 lb | Escape |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.5 in | Equinox |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | Escape |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox LT FWD $28,800 | Escape Active FWD $30,350 | $1,550 |
| Escape Active FWD $30,350 | Equinox LT AWD $30,800 | $450 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Equinox | Escape |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $31,845 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,328 | $39,525 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Escape wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Equinox | 3% |
| MPG | Escape | 10% |
| Power | Escape | 3% |
| Space | Escape | 3% |
| Towing | Escape | 60% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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