When it comes to city driving, compact SUVs are the perfect mix of interior spaciousness and exterior practicality. But how do two popular rivals, the 2024 Ford Escape and the 2024 Chevy Trax, stack up against each other? Let’s compare their specifications.
Key Takeaways
- There are three engines and four powertrains offered for the Ford Escape.
- In comparison, there’s one engine and powertrain option for the Trax.
- The Escape will be discontinued in 2025 to make way for an all electric vehicle.
Escape Model and Chevy Trax Trim Levels and Price Points
The Ford Escape had a bold facelift in styling and trim level structure back in 2023. There are currently six trims:
- Active: $29,495
- ST-Line: $30,490
- ST-Line Select: $34,040
- Platinum: $37,465
- ST-Line Elite: $38,460
- Plug-in Hybrid: $40,500
In comparison, the Chevy Trax has five trim packages
- LS: $21,485
- 1RS: $23,195
- LT: $23, 395
- 2RS: $24,995
- ACTIV: $24,995
While the Active is the Escape’s most inexpensive trim package, it costs a little more than the Equinox LS. However, buyers have more trim packages to choose from with the Ford Escape.
Looking Under the Hood
If you’re looking for more options and power in an SUV, the Escape comes out on top. It
- Base, Active, and ST-Line trims: A 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that delivers 180 horses and 199 pound-feet of torque. (Trims have optional all-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic transmission.)
- ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum trims: A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which packs a punch with 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque.. (Trims have optional all-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic transmission.)
Ford also offers two Escape hybrids that crank out an impressive 210 horsepower and 155 lb.-ft of torque combined through a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors. (It should be noted that one hybrid is a plug-in.)
By comparison, there is only one option for the Trax — turbocharged inline-three engine with 137 horsepower with front-wheel drive.
Which Truck Has Better Fuel Economy?
When it comes to fuel, it's close, but the Escape has a slight edge over the Trax. It gets 27 MPG/city and 34 MPG/highway.
The Chevy Trax gets 28 MPG/city and 32 MPG/highway. As we said, the differences are slight but you will save more money if you’re commuting by highway.
The Escape’s Infotainment System Makes Driving a Pleasure
Both the Escape and the Trax are neck and neck when it comes to interior comfort and entertainment; however, the Escape’s infotainment system has more to offer. On lower level trim packages, its 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system can be upgraded to a 13.2-inch display on the lower-level trims. However, the larger screen is standard to the ST-Line Elite and Hybrid Platinum trims. The Trax’s infotainment screen is 8-inches, but its touchscreen upgrade is a bit smaller, at 11-inches. It also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as smartphone syncing and Wi-Fi hotspot.
The Escape’s infotainment features include voice commands, phone integration, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The immersive sound system by Bang & Olufsen rounds out the picture, as well as an advanced GPS system to get you where you need to be with real-time traffic updates and predictive routing.
The Escape Is Loaded with Interior Space
When it comes to cargo capacity and space overall, the Ford Escape paints a bigger picture. With all seats in place, the Trax has 25.6 ft³ of room — with the second row of seats folded, that jumps up to 54.1 ft³. With the seats in place, the Escape offers ample space at 37.5 ft³; however, with the seats folded the Escape has the same amount of space as the Trax does.
Is 2024 the Last Year of The Ford Escape?
It’s not over just yet, but it looks like the automaker is retiring the Escape at the end of 2025. An electric model will take its place, but it has not yet been identified. Until then, you can still enjoy all the Ford Escape has to offer. This sporty and reliable SUV is ready to explore at Lunghamer Ford. Come in and take a test drive today!