With so many compact SUVs to choose from, we take a closer look at two top-selling compact crossover SUVs, the 2024 Ford Escape and the 2024 Chevy Equinox, and compare them side by side.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Ford Escape compact crossover SUV lineup includes six models with gas-powered and EV engine options.
- The 2024 Ford Escape is fuel-efficient but powerful. It has various engine options and a tow package, which allows this compact SUV to tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds.
- The 2024 Ford Escape is spacious, roomy for passengers and cargo, and equipped with the Ford Co-Polit360 technology.
Introduction
Since its introduction in 2001, the Ford Escape has been one of the most popular compact crossover SUVs on the market. More than twenty years later, the Ford Escape still ranks as one of the more popular and widely known compact SUVs and is now Ford’s smallest SUV in production. Now in its fourth generation of production, the 2024 Ford Escape still impresses Ford SUV buyers.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is Chevy’s version of the compact crossover SUV in its third generation of production. Like the Ford Escape, the Chevy Equinox is a best-selling SUV for Chevrolet, only second to their Silverado pickup truck lineup.
Updates and Upgrades: 2024 Ford Escape vs 2024 Chevy Equinox
The 2024 Ford Escape is new but not upgraded or updated this year due to the facelift it received in 2023. There are six models to choose from that now start at the Escape Active as the lineup’s base trim level.
Like the Ford Escape, the 2024 Chevy Equinox received a few minor tweaks and additions, like the metallic paint options Riptide Blue and Lakeshore Blue. Other upgrades include more available driver assist, and safety alert features to enhance ride safety.
Power and Performance: 2024 Ford Escape vs 2024 Chevy Equinox
There are plenty of reasons to buy a new 2024 Ford Escape so you can maximize fuel efficiency but not sacrifice the power of an SUV with a solid range of engine options, including the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, 2.0L EcoBoost engine, and the 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid EV options.
With a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 to 3,500 pounds that varies depending on model, engine, and the Class II Trailer Tow Package, there is no need to leave the bigger toys behind. With four drive modes (Eco, Sport, Slippery, and Normal), you can choose how your SUV performs in a variety of road conditions.
Available in both four-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2024 Ford Escape is turbocharged but is one of Ford’s most fuel-efficient SUVs with 27 MPG city, 33 MPG highway, and 30 MPG combined when equipped with the standard 1.5L EcoBoost FWD engine.
The 2024 Chevy Equinox is another excellent compact SUV popular with Chevy buyers. Like the Ford Escape, there is a 1.5L turbocharged engine, but the Chevy Equinox has a four-cylinder instead of the three-cylinder under the Ford Escape’s hood.
The 2024 Chevy Equinox has an impressive EPA estimate of 26 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. Available in four trim levels (L, LS, LT, and Premier), the Equinox has a unique switchable AWD system that, when activated, intuitively monitors your vehicle’s traction on the road and switches to FWD when the system detects a loss of traction between the tires and the road in difficult road conditions and surfaces.
Like the 2024 Ford Escape, the 2024 Chevy Equinox can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
Comfort, Cargo, and Technology: 2024 Ford Escape vs 2024 Chevy Equinox
Your new 2024 Ford Escape has enough room for the whole crew to ride along with you on every adventure. There is plenty of legroom for passengers to stretch out comfortably and 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space to bring bags and equipment. The Power Liftgate activates at the press of a button on your key fob or from inside the cabin.
The large 13.2-inch touchscreen display with SYNC 4 Technology brings connectivity to your Escape, so you can use your smartphone with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to customize your entertainment experience while on the go.
The Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology not only keeps you connected but also keeps you safe with a number of driver assist features and alerts, such as Lane-Keeping Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, and a Rear View Camera with guidelines to help you safely reverse.
The 2024 Chevy Equinox is also a standout when it comes to interior design and technology-driven features that assist drivers by reducing the risk of accidents and collisions while on the road.
The Equinox interior is spacious, with a hidden storage area under the cargo floor in the rear, but it has slightly less cargo space than the 2024 Ford Escape. With 63.9 cubic feet of cargo space, there is enough room to stow and stash luggage and necessary gear.
There’s a 7-inch display in the 2024 Chevy Equinox with Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
Explore More Roads in Your New 2024 Ford Escape
Take exploration to the next level in your new 2024 Ford Escape with Co-Pilot360 Technology and the Power Liftgate. Jarrett Scott Ford has Plant City’s finest selection of 2024 Ford Escapes ready to test drive today.
Don’t wait for this year’s hottest inventory to fly off the lot. Visit Jarrett Scott Ford of Plant City and see why more Ford drivers choose the Ford Escape as their top choice for a crossover compact SUV.