Compare 2016 Chevy Equinox vs Ford Escape
2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2016 Ford Escape
Serving Lancaster, Fort Mill, and Kershaw SC. Compact sport utility vehicles are becoming a popular choice among people looking to purchase a new vehicle because they combine the look and functionality of a SUV while also being kind on the environment with good gas mileage. When it comes to compact sport utility vehicles, the 2016 Chevy Equinox and 2016 Ford Escape are the two most popular choices on the market right now. While you can't go wrong with either choice, the 2016 Chevy Equinox becomes the obvious choice after taking the time to analyze the most important feature categories of both vehicles.
Details |
2016 Chevrolet Equinox |
2016 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Economy* | 22 city / 32 hwy |
22 city / 31 hwy |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gallons |
15.5 gallons |
| Horsepower | 182 hp |
168 hp |
| Torque | 172 ft-lbs |
170 ft-lbs |
| Rear Leg Room | 39.9 in |
36.8 in |
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency is always an important factor to consider when making a purchasing decision involving a vehicle. While both vehicles get great gas mileage compared to the other compact SUVs on the market, the 2016 Chevy Equinox is able to slightly edge out the 2016 Ford Escape in this category. The Equinox and Escape both get 22 miles per gallon in the city. The 2016 Equinox also gets approximately 32 miles per gallon on the highway while the 2016 Escape only gets 31 miles per gallon. The 2016 Chevy Equinox also features a 3.7 gallon larger gas tank, so you will be making far less trips to the gas station with this vehicle.
Cost to Own
The two biggest factors in determining the overall cost to own a vehicle are the purchase price and fuel efficiency. It has already been proven that the 2016 Chevy Equinox gets slightly better fuel efficiency than the 2016 Ford Escape. That small one mile per gallon difference in fuel efficiency will save you approximately $700 over the life of the vehicle based on the average gas prices in the country right now. The manufacturer suggested retail price of the 2016 Chevy Equinox is $22,600. It will cost $23,590 to buy the new 2016 Ford Escape. When you combine the fuel efficiency and purchase price of these two vehicles, it will cost just under $1,700 less to own the Equinox instead of the Escape. **
Comfort and Safety
Whether you plan transporting the whole family in your new compact sport utility vehicle, or taking a quiet drive around town, comfort is an extremely important feature category. The Equinox provides 1.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Escape, so you will be more comfortable no matter where you are sitting. This extra passenger volume is best seen with 3.1 inches of extra leg room in the back seat and the extra inch of head room for the driver. The interior of the Equinox also provides drivers and passengers alike with a quiet and relaxing ride.
Standard safety features on the 2016 Chevy Equinox include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control. Also standard are a rearview camera and GM's OnStar emergency communications system, which includes automatic crash notification, an emergency assistance button, and remote door unlock. While the Ford Escape will be able to match some of the standard safety features the Equinox has to offer, the aforementioned Escape doesn't share the Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance and Emergency Service features that the Equinox comes equipped with.
The best way to know a vehicle is right for you is by getting behind the wheel. Once you come to our dealership to test drive the 2016 Chevy Equinox, it will be clear that it is the right choice for you and the whole family.
* EPA estimated MPG may vary by transmission, trim and individual driving behavior.
** Cost to own based on estimated MSRP and MPG