Ford Escape vs Chevy Equinox

Comparing Interior Measurements

Both the Escape and the Equinox give you a lot of space inside their respective cabins. For instance, each SUV offers 40 inches of headroom in the front row to see to it that you and your front-seat passenger have plenty of clearance. See the table below for more dimensions:

As you can tell from the above numbers, those 40 inches of front-row headroom is where the similarity ends when it comes to the comfortable cabin space in these SUVs. Even though there are spots where the Chevy Equinox comes close, the Ford Escape simply has more room.

Ford Escape vs Chevy Equinox: Safety

The Escape continues to stay ahead of the Equinox as we move on to the subject of safety. First, there's the fact that the Ford Escape is available with a Head-Up Display. Having this feature at your disposal means being able to enjoy seeing vital information directly in your line of sight to keep you from having to look down and away from the road. Through this feature, you can view information such as incoming phone calls and how fast you're traveling.

Let's say you're suddenly approaching a stopped or slow-moving vehicle and need to move around it quickly to avoid a collision. The Ford Escape's available Evasive Steering Assist helps out with additional steering support. Unfortunately, neither of these features are available in the Chevy Equinox. 

A Look Under the Hood

There are three options from which you can choose for the Ford Escape. The one that is included as standard supplies you with 180 horsepower. As a result, you can bet that you'll be able to face a wide array of challenges on your way from Point A to Point B. Not only is there only one option for what propels you from under the Chevy's hood, but its 175 horsepower also falls short.