Compare 2021 Ford Escape vs 2021 Chevy Equinox

Exterior

The 2021 Ford Escape has a brilliant exterior design that is both modern and spirited. All surfaces are smoothly sculpted, and the defined roof is notably angled for a sporty look. A front skid plate, thick side molding, and LED headlights are only some of the Escape’s functional exterior features. In comparison, the 2021 Equinox has a statelier look with less curvature through the profile. The nose is taller, and both the chrome-outlined grille and the crisp headlights have pointed corners.

Interior

Your comparison continues inside the cabins of these models. The Ford Escape’s modern appeal and overall confident style continue on the interior with clean, flowing lines and materials like wood and leather in the higher trim levels. Some trims have ambient lighting, a heated steering wheel, a navigation system, a rotary gear selector, and more. The 2021 Equinox, on the other hand, has a molded design through the dashboard. The linear accent piece that crosses through the dashboard takes a deep dip to encompass most of the center stack. The air vents are designed with a tail-like accent piece, and a large, stick-style gear selector marks the center console.

Performance

A test drive is a perfect way to cap off a thorough comparison. The 2021 Ford Escape is available with a turbo I-3, a 1.5-liter engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. This standard-issue engine produces 181 horsepower. The standard engine for the Equinox is a 170-horsepower, turbo I-4 engine with a six-speed auto transmission. Both vehicles are available with all-wheel drive, and only the Escape is available with a higher-level gas engine, a hybrid engine, and a plug-in hybrid engine.

At Harrison Ford Inc., our associates are passionate about supporting our customers through their model research and new SUV selection process. To get a better feel for what the 2021 Escape can do, schedule your test drive by calling our sales department today.