The 2024 Ford Escape is popular for its practical design and different engine options. In the same car market, the 2024 Chevy Equinox has great handling with affordable price points. So, let’s look at the main features of each model to see what compact SUV matches your preference.
Key Points
- The Escape has more cargo space than Equinox (34.4 cubic feet vs 29.9 cubic feet).
- The Escape has more legroom than the Equinox (40.7 inches vs 39.9 inches).
- The Escape has more fuel-efficient engine options than the Equinox.
- The Equinox has awesome handling and driving.
- The Equinox is better priced than the Escape.
What are the 2024 Ford Escape’s colors?
The new Escape has these exterior colors:
- Agate Black
- Carbonized Gray
- Iconic Silver
- Rapid Red (extra cost)
- Vapor Blue
- Star White
With these colors, the Escape has a new front grille, hood design, and wheel options. Plus, the Escape has different trims that offer different exterior looks. For example, the ST-Line trim has an athletic look with a spoiler, sporty wheels, and bold accents. However, the Platinum trim has a modern, sleek look that will give you a more refined vibe. So, you can decide what kind of exterior you want to have.
What updates did the 2024 Chevy Equinox get?
The 2024 Equinox got two main updates: new paint colors and a new safety technology system called Driver Confidence II. Beside these changes, the Equinox keeps its modern, aerodynamic look with sporty touches like a sleek black-matte grille, athletic body lines, and cool LED headlights. The 2024 Equinox has these two new color options: Riptide Blue and Lakeshore Blue. These upgrades will give a better look to your Equinox.
How much cargo space does the 2024 Ford Escape have?
The 2024 Escape has the following cargo space and legroom dimensions:
Cargo Space
- Behind second row: 37.5 cubic feet
- Behind front row: 65.4 cubic feet
Legroom
- Rear seats: 40.7 inches
- Front seats: 42.4 inches
With comfortable seats, the Escape provides a great cabin made from good materials that focuses on practicality rather than luxury. So, if you are someone who doesn’t need a super fancy interior, the Escape is a great choice to consider.
The Escape’s tech includes Ford's SYNC 4 system that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The base trim has an 8.0-inch touchscreen, but you can get a 13.2-inch touchscreen if you choose a Platinum or PHEV trim. The tech of the Escape is more functional than fancy.
What kind of cargo space does the 2024 Chevy Equinox have?
The Equinox has the following cargo space and legroom dimensions:
Cargo Space
- Behind second row: 29.9 cubic feet
- Behind first row: 63.9 cubic feet
Legroom
- Rear seats: 39.9 inches
- Front seats: 40.9 inches
The Equinox is slightly smaller than the Escape with its cargo space and legroom, but it still has great space for groceries, luggage, and travel. Furthermore, the Equinox has cozy seating, lots of cupholders, optional panoramic sunroof, and other features. This design helps to give the functionality to the Equinox.
The Equinox’s tech has a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Chevy's MyLink software that has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth. Other features include USB support, a seven-speaker Bose sound system, and an auxiliary input jack; furthermore, these features will help you have a better experience while on the road.
What are the 2024 Escape’s engines?
The 2024 Escape’s engines include these five options:
- 1.5-liter turbo I3 (27/33 mpg and 181 hp)
- 1.5-liter turbo I3 in AWD (26/31 mpg and 181 hp)
- 2.0-liter turbo I4 in AWD (23/31 mpg and 250 hp)
- 2.5-liter I4 hybrid with two electric motors (42/36 mpg and 200 hp)
- 2.5-liter I4 plus PHEV with two electric motors (101 mpg-e/40 mpg and 200 hp)
These engines have an eight-speed automatic transmission except for the hybrid trim, which uses a CVT. Each trim has Ford’s Co-Pilot360, and each trim has safety features like lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams. If you pick a higher trim level, you can get optional semi-autonomous park assist and adaptive cruise control.
What is the 2024 Equinox’s engine?
The 2024 Equinox’s engine is a 1.5-liter turbo I4 engine that has 175 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque., The Equinox is standard FWD, but you can upgrade to AWD for better traction. As for fuel efficiency, the Equinox gets 26/31 mpg. However, if you are into electric motors, Chevy offers the Equinox EV, which has an estimated range of 250–280 miles depending on the electric motor setup. The Equinox EV is powered with either a 210-horsepower electric motor or a 290-horsepower AWD setup with rear motor assistance.
The Equinox’s safety features include lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, rear-cross traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring.
How much does a 2024 Escape cost?
The 2024 Escape’s MSRPs are as follows:
- ST-Line — $30,490
- ST-Line Select — $33,540
- ST-Line Elite — $37,960
- Platinum — $36,965
- PHEV — $40,500
What is the cost of a 2024 Equinox?
The 2024 Equinox’s MSRPs are as follows:
- LS — $26,600
- LT — $29,495
- RS — $30,950
- Premier — $31,800
The price for each model can increase depending on the engine, safety features, trim, and other things you decide to get.
Final Thoughts
The biggest attractions with the Escape are its spacious interior and multiple engine options. So, to help you decide what SUV matches your preference, contact us at Cogswell Ford/Mazda for a test drive today.