If you’re looking for compact SUVs, the 2025 Ford Escape and the 2025 Chevy Equinox are both great options that deliver impressive performance and comfort. However, one may be leaving the marketplace for good. Find out which as we break down their details to see which one checks the boxes for your driving style, tech preferences, and overall lifestyle.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 2025 may be the last year for the Ford Escape—it will be replaced with an as yet unnamed EV.
- The Escape trims are affordable and between $29,490 to $39,005; the Chevy Equinox starts at about $30,000 (as of March 31, 2025).
- Since the Ford Escape is in its last year, there are no new changes.
2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 Chevy Equinox: Comparing Engine Specs
You won’t find powerful engines in the Ford Escape or Chevy Equinox, but both are nonetheless reliable and perform well, as they get you to your job or weekend adventure in comfort and style.
The Escape features two engines:
- A standard 181-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with front or all-wheel drive.
- An optional 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with standard all-wheel drive.
Both engines are mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The Equinox has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder that is less powerful, generating 175 horsepower. Front-wheel drive models are mated with CVT, while all-wheel drive models are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
With its 2.0-liter four-cylinder and available Class II Trailer Tow Package, the Escape can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The Equinox is nowhere near as powerful in this regard, with a max towing capacity of 1,500 pounds.
Non-hybrid Ford Escape models get 27 mpg/city and 34 mpg/highway. The four-wheel Equinox gets 26 mpg/city and 28 mpg/highway, while all-wheel drive models get 29 mpg/city and 24 mpg/highway.
2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 Chevy Equinox: Comparing Tech Features and Connectivity
Ford Escape lower trims come with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, while higher trims including the ST-Line Elite and Hybrid Platinum, are equipped with a standard 13.2-inch display (lower trims can be upgraded to this screen). Both configurations feature Ford’s Sync 4 system, along with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay.
The 2025 Chevy Equinox features a larger 11.3-inch infotainment screen in all trims and includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Pricing Comparison: 2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 Chevy Equinox
The 2025 Escape has five affordable trims to choose from with no new changes as it is the final year.
- Active: $29,490
- ST-Line: $30,485
- ST-Line Select: $35,695
- Platinum: $36,510
- ST-Line Elite: $39,005
The Equinox enters 2025 in a new generation with refreshed exterior and interior styling and an upgraded infotainment system and transmission. Its three trims are equivalently priced to those of the Escape.
- LT: $29,995
- Activ: $34,395
- RS: $34,395
2025 Ford Escape vs 2025 Chevy Equinox Pricing: Which Offers More Bang for Your Buck?
While the Chevy Equinox holds its ground, the Escape’s final year delivers a unique value and more options that are hard to overlook, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers. Come by and see it today!