Head to head
2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Escape
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Chevrolet Equinox
Shown: 2026 Equinox AWD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Ford Escape
Shown: 2026 Escape FWD Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox AWD Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 2026 Ford Escape FWD Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Equinox AWD | Escape FWD |
| Trim / config | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 29 mpg | 34 mpg |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 26 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Cyl | 4 | 3 |
| Body | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,300 | $2,000 |
| Eco Score | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| CO₂ | 342 g/mi | 298 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Chevrolet Equinox and the Ford Escape both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.