2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Chevy Equinox
The 2025 Ford Escape is designed for drivers who want a compact SUV that balances efficiency, comfort, and advanced technology. With sleek styling, smart connectivity, and a choice of engines — including a hybrid option — the Escape is built to fit seamlessly into your daily routine while still being ready for longer trips. Its flexible interior, advanced driver-assist features, and available all-wheel drive make it a standout option for both busy weekdays and weekend getaways.
When you compare the 2025 Escape to the Chevy Equinox, Ford makes it easy to see the difference. While the Equinox delivers the basics, the Escape steps up with available hybrid power for impressive fuel economy, more advanced tech like SYNC® 4 with a larger touchscreen, and Ford Co-Pilot360™ safety features that come standard. The Escape also offers a more versatile interior with sliding second-row seats and cargo space that adapts to your needs. If you’re looking for a compact SUV that goes beyond “good enough” and gives you more efficiency, more technology, and more flexibility, the 2025 Ford Escape stands out as the smarter choice.
Ford Escape Performance & Efficiency
The 2025 Ford Escape isn’t just a compact SUV — it’s engineered to give you more choice, efficiency, and confidence behind the wheel. With available engines ranging from a turbocharged 1.5L three-cylinder to a 2.0L EcoBoost® four-cylinder, the Escape delivers up to 250 horsepower, giving it a noticeable edge over the Chevrolet Equinox. Whether you’re commuting through city streets or hitting the highway, the Escape provides responsive acceleration and smooth handling that keeps every drive enjoyable.
Fuel efficiency is another area where the Escape excels. Its hybrid and plug-in hybrid models offer up to 44 MPG city/highway and an electric-only range for shorter trips, far surpassing the Equinox’s standard gas-only efficiency. Even the non-hybrid Escape trims are designed to maximize fuel savings without sacrificing performance, making it a smarter choice for drivers who want capability and economy in one package.
With a combination of power, efficiency, and flexible performance options, the 2025 Ford Escape proves it’s more than just a compact SUV — it’s a versatile vehicle built to go further than the competition.
2025 Ford Escape
Engine Options: 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3, 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4, 2.5L Hybrid, 2.5L Plug-In Hybrid
Horsepower: Up to 250 hp (2.0L EcoBoost® I-4)
Fuel Economy(City/Hwy): Up to 44/37 MPG (Hybrid)
Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500 lbs (2.0L EcoBoost® I-4)
Torque: Up to 280 lb-ft (2.0L EcoBoost® I-4)
2025 Chevy Equinox
Engine Options: 1.5L Turbocharged I-4
Horsepower: 175 hp
Fuel Economy (City/Hwy): 24/29 MPG (AWD)
Towing Capacity: Up to 1,500 lbs (AWD)
Torque: 203 lb-ft
Escape Interior & Features
The 2025 Ford Escape combines versatility, comfort, and cutting-edge technology to make every drive easier and more enjoyable. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed cabin with spacious seating, flexible cargo solutions, and materials built to handle daily life — from grocery runs to weekend adventures. The sliding second-row seats and up to 65.4 cu. ft. of cargo space give you room to carry everything you need, while available features like a panoramic moonroof and heated front seats add a touch of premium comfort.
Technology takes center stage in the Escape. With the available 13.2-inch touchscreen and SYNC® 4 infotainment system, you can enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, voice-activated navigation, and an optional B&O™ premium audio system. Ford Co-Pilot360™ comes standard, providing advanced safety features like Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®), Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane-Keeping System — tech that goes beyond what you’ll find in the Chevrolet Equinox.
From everyday commuting to weekend road trips, the 2025 Ford Escape blends smart functionality, advanced technology, and flexible comfort, making it a more capable and connected choice compared to the Equinox.
2025 Ford Escape
Infotainment Screen: 8-inch standard, up to 13.2-inch available
Connectivity: SYNC® 4, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
Digital Gauge Cluster: Available 12.3-inch digital cluster
Moonroof: Available panoramic moonroof
Rear Seating: Sliding second row, fold-flat for up to 65.4 cu. ft. of cargo
2025 Chevy Equinox
Infotainment Screen: 7- or 8-inch standard, 10.2-inch optional
Connectivity: Chevrolet Infotainment 3, wired Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto
Digital Gauge Cluster: Standard analog gauges only
Moonroof: Available power sunroof
Rear Seating: Fixed rear seats, fold-flat for up to 63.9 cu. ft. of cargo
When it comes down to it, the 2025 Ford Escape clearly outshines the Chevrolet Equinox with more performance, smarter technology, and the everyday versatility drivers need. If you’re ready to upgrade to a compact SUV that’s just as comfortable on the highway as it is running errands around town, the Escape is the obvious choice. Visit us at Smithville Ford today to test drive one for yourself and see why more drivers are choosing the Escape over the competition.