2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox in Parry Sound, ON

2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox at Bourgeois Ford North

Compact SUVs have taken over the roads lately. They’re smaller, sure, but that’s also what makes them so popular, thanks to their nimble bodies, lively power, and a great mix of comfort and practical features. And if you look around on the road recently, two of the most seen models are the 2025 Ford Escape and the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. It’s not easy to choose between them and you’re probably wondering which one offers more. So, if you’re on the fence, continue reading as our team at Bourgeois Ford North breaks down the key differences to help you decide.

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Practical Design

Cargo Volume

Pop open the power liftgate on the 2025 Ford Escape, and what you’ll see is a spacious cargo area. When you fold down the 60/40 sliding split-fold rear seats, you unlock up to 1,851 litres of cargo space behind the first row. The Escape’s interior is roomy too. Up front, the driver and passenger can stretch out with up to 1,077 mm of legroom. And Ford didn’t forget about your backseat passengers either. The second row can be slid back and forth so you can make more room for passengers or cargo, depending on your day. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox also offers a 60/40 split-bench rear seat. But when folded flat, it only maxes out at 1,798 litres of cargo volume. The interior also feels a touch more compact overall compared to the Escape, especially in the back seats.

Weather Comfort

In Parry Sound, we know how terrible the cold weather is. Thankfully, both the 2025 Ford Escape and Chevrolet Equinox come prepared to handle the chill, whether it’s your fingers wrapped around a heated steering wheel or the instant comfort of hopping into a heated seat.

Performance

Engine Outputs

When it comes to engine options, the 2025 Ford Escape gives you a full menu to choose from. There are four powertrains available: traditional gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. The standout in the lineup is the 2.0L EcoBoost gas engine, which delivers 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. If fuel savings matter to you most, Ford offers two electrified options. The 2.5L Hybrid delivers a total system output of 192 horsepower, while the 2.5L Plug-In Hybrid bumps that up to 210 horsepower and adds up to 60 km of all-electric driving range, so you can use electric only for short commutes around town. The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox only comes with one engine option across the lineup, a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder that offers 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. It’s fine for daily commutes but doesn’t feel quite as lively, especially when merging onto the highway or passing. No hybrid option here either, which might be a downside for those looking to cut down on fuel costs.

Fuel Economy

The 2025 Ford Escape gives you more power and better fuel efficiency than the Equinox. With 250 horsepower from its 2.0L EcoBoost engine, the Escape still sips fuel at just 7.6 L/100 km on the highway. Compare that to the Equinox’s 175 horsepower turbo engine, which uses 8.2 L/100 km on the highway. Which one would you choose? Not to mention, when you go for the plug-in hybrid version of the Escape, you get an estimated 2.3 Le/100 km.

Technology

Both the 2025 Ford Escape and Chevy Equinox offer two digital displays: one behind the wheel for driving info, and another in the centre to deal with infotainment, such as media, maps, and settings. But what differentiates them is the Escape’s larger 13.2-inch touchscreen, compared to the Equinox’s 11.3-inch display. Not a huge difference on paper, but once you try it, you’ll appreciate how smooth it feels, as well as how it adds a modern touch to the cabin. Below, we’ve also broken down some other key tech highlights of each model.

Some tech features of the 2025 Ford Escape include:

• Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto
• 360 Degree Camera
• FordPass App
• Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Alexa Built-in
• B&O Sound System
• Ford Co-Pilot360

Some tech features of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox include:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• Available HD Surround Vision
• Google Built-In
• Wireless Charging Pad
• Chevrolet Safety Assist

2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox Verdict

Chevrolet has updated Equinox for 2025, but after checking out the design, power, and tech features side by side, the 2025 Ford Escape definitely pulls ahead. Not only does it offer a variety of engine options, more standard practicality, and modern innovation, but it also starts around $33,000, compared to Chevy, which starts at nearly $40,000.

Shop the 2025 Ford Escape at Bourgeois Ford North

Reading specs and features is helpful, but sitting inside, playing with all the tech, and enjoying the comfort in person feels completely different. If the 2025 Ford Escape has caught your eyes, there’s no better place to check it out than here at Bourgeois Ford North. So, contact one of our Ford specialists to get all your concerns sorted out, chat about financing options, and take one out for a test drive, today.