It’s the 2015 Equinox vs 2015 Escape in a crossover showdown

Oct 21, 2014

In the past few years, the crossover segment has become one of the automotive industry’s most popular. Because of this, every manufacturer is working to have the best options available for consumers. One such manufacturer is Chevrolet, which offers the new Equinox in McHenry IL in the category. But close competitor Ford also has a formidable option in the segment in the form of the Ford Escape. At Martin Chevrolet, we are all about transparency in the buying process. That’s why we are taking an honest look at the competition of 2015 Chevy Equinox vs 2015 Ford Escape.

At first glance, the vehicles seem to have very similar appearances. But when you look at the stats, the Equinox is a tad bit larger than the Escape. The Equinox stands 5 ft, 9 in. tall and is 15 ft, 7.8 in. in length. In comparison, the Escape is 5 ft, 6.3 in. tall and 14 ft, 10.1 in. long. The small amount of extra room is noticeable when sitting in the Equinox, so all five passenger seats offer ample room. The Escape does offer a marginal amount of additional cargo space, as the Equinox has 31.5 cu. ft. of cargo space with all seats in place compared to 34.3 cu. ft. on the Escape.

As for fuel efficiency, the two vehicles are identical, both topping out at 32 mpg highway fuel efficiency. But because it has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the Chevrolet entry has better output, with 182 horsepower, compared to just 173 horsepower on the Escape. Getting more output with the same amount of fuel economy is a big win for the Equinox in this competition.

The Equinox also offers a capable V-6 for those looking for additional output. This engine can offer up 301 horsepower. And as an added bonus, the new Equinox comes with a built-in wi-fi connection for those wanting to stay connected everywhere they go.

Of course we are bias, so the Equinox will be our favorite. Get in touch with us if you have more questions – or if you want to try out the Chevy crossover in person.