Compare the 2022 Ford Escape vs. 2022 Chevy Equinox in Colquitt, GA



The market is swimming with SUVs, and sometimes it's hard to decide which is best for you. If you've narrowed it down to a five-seat compact, the two to compare are the 2022 Ford Escape and Chevy Equinox. Ford and Chevy are the classic American rivals, but brand loyalty alone shouldn't decide what's best for you. Let's break down the features of these two compact SUVs.  


Powertrains and Fuel Economy in Colquitt, GA

The Ford Escape is the only SUV in its segment to offer a 3-cylinder engine. Somehow, the Escape's 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine still comes out with more horsepower than the Chevy's base 4-cylinder, with the Ford clocking in at 190 and the Chevy at 170. The 3-cylinder is more fuel-efficient than the Chevy's I-4 too. Ford also offers a four-cylinder turbodiesel that gets 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The Escape's I-4 gets the same fuel economy as the Chevy's base engine and better fuel economy than the Equinox's upgraded engine without sacrificing any power.

Whatever engine you choose in the Escape, you'll get a fluid 8-speed transmission. The Chevy's base has a six-speed. Both have front or all-wheel drive options. From the standpoint of powertrains and fuel economy for the price, the Ford Escape offers better overall value.  

The Technology is Better in the 2022 Ford Escape in Colquitt, GA

More driver assistance features are standard on the 2022 Ford Escape than on the Equinox through Ford's Co-Pilot360 package. As you climb the trims, the Equinox makes things separately available that the Escape includes directly, like automatic parking assist and adaptive cruise control. This is also the case with touchscreen infotainment tech, which comes standard from the SE trim up on the Escape, while the Equinox offers some of it as add-ons. Overall value points once again towards the Ford.  


You Can't Escape the Excess Cargo Space in Colquitt, GA

The Ford Escape beats out the Equinox in terms of legroom, with two extra inches up front and almost an inch in the back. The discrepancy in cargo capacity is even more stark. The Escape has 37.5 cubic feet behind the second row, whereas the Equinox has 29.9. Put the seats down and the discrepancy narrows, but Ford still wins out with 65.4 to Chevy's 63.9. Add to this that Ford has a sliding second row bench seat that allows its owner to prioritize legroom or cargo space at will, and again the Ford scoreboard lights up with a ding.  

Shop the 2022 Ford Escape in Colquitt, GA

At Franklin's Spring Creek Ford, our focus is on customer service. That's why we make five promises: Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Your shopping experience will be hassle-free. You can take a car home for a 24-hour test drive. We will get you the best deal. If you ever need repairs, we'll give you a loaner car free of charge. Call us or contact us online with any questions!

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