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Ford Escape vs. Chevy Traverse
Ford Escape
Chevy Traverse
At a Glance: Escape vs. Traverse

The SUV you choose for your family needs to provide the right resources. What could those resources be? You want something that can keep you going to all your stops. You also want to know your passengers have the interior space needed for comfort and can be informed and entertained by the technology within the vehicle.

Two great examples of vehicles that provide these resources are the Ford Escape and the Chevy Traverse. Here at Sam Pack's Five Star Ford of Lewisville , we’re helping drivers in Lewisville, Frisco, and The Colony, get a closer look at the Ford Escape vs. the Chevy Traverse with this comparison. Read on to see which SUV is the better choice for you!

FUEL ECONOMY

EPA-EST. MPG (CTY/HWY)

28/34 | 18/37
Escape vs Traverse
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

POWERTRAIN OPTIONS

4 | 1
Escape vs Traverse
FRONT LEGROOM

FRONT LEGROOM

42.4 in. | 41.01 in.
Escape vs Traverse
Which is the Right SUV for You?
Select a category below to learn more about how the Ford Escape compares to the Chevrolet Traverse.
PERFORMANCE
Ford Escape

When you get an SUV, you expect tons of power and reliable performance. Whether you’re more interested in traction or fuel efficiency, both the Ford Escape and the Chevy Traverse are here to impress. Which one has what it takes to enhance your drives?

Fuel Economy & Engine Options

Fuel efficiency is an important part of any vehicle you choose. You want to know your vehicle can keep going and get more miles from a tank of gas.

The Ford Escape provides an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG, allowing you to enjoy quality fuel economy wherever you go. The Chevy Traverse only provides an EPA-estimated 18 city/27 highway MPG. You can get extra distance from the Ford Escape.

Do you like to have the pick of the litter? With more powertrain options, you’ll be able to choose an engine that works for you. The Ford Escape knows this with four separate powertrain options:

  • 1.5L EcoBoost®
  • 2.0L EcoBoost®
  • 2.5L hybrid
  • 2.5L plug-in hybrid

With so many options, the Ford Escape can reach an output of up to 280 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the Chevy Traverse has just one powertrain offering: a 3.6L V6 engine that achieves 266 lb-ft of torque.

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TECHNOLOGY
Ford Escape

Technology matters to drivers and passengers alike. For drivers, it can provide the extra information needed to keep your vehicle moving forward to reach your destination. For passengers, it can make the ride more entertaining.

Connectivity & Infotainment

The Ford Escape offers a number of available technology features, notably Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, wireless charging, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, and Ford Co-Pilot360™ technology.

The Chevy Traverse also provides Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility; however, Adaptive Cruise Control is not a standard feature on the Chevy Traverse.

Both the Escape and the Traverse offer infotainment systems with easy-to-use touchscreens. In the Chevy, this system is the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System, while the Ford Escape has the available SYNC® 3. You’ll start to see a difference when it comes to their instrument clusters.

While the Traverse maxes out at an 8-inch driver information center, the Ford goes the extra mile with the available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which will make it easier to keep an eye on your driving information.

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DIMENSIONS
Ford Escape

Finally, you want to have a vehicle that provides all the space you need. These two SUVs are different in overall size and seating capacity, so you’ll want to choose one based on the size of your family and your maneuverability needs.

Interior & Exterior

The Ford Escape has plenty of interior space for five passengers, providing 40 inches of front headroom and 42.4 inches of front legroom. Rear-seat passengers get 39.3 inches of headroom and 40.7 inches of legroom.

Even with more seating, passengers in the Chevy Traverse will have slightly less room to stretch out with 41.01 inches of legroom in the front row and just 38.41 inches of legroom in the second row.

If you find yourself on narrow streets and in all sorts of tight places, having a slightly smaller vehicle will come in handy. You can still comfortably fit the whole family while also finding easy parking spots. With the Ford Escape, you’ll find these exterior measurements:

  • Length: 180.5 inches
  • Width (w/o mirrors): 74.1 inches
  • Height: 66.1 inches

With these dimensions, the Escape will be easier to navigate than the Traverse, which measures 205.9 inches long, 78.6 inches wide without mirrors, and 70.7 inches tall.

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Test Drive the Ford Escape Today
Ford Escape

These SUVs can provide what you need in many areas. While either of these vehicles could be the right family ride, our Ford Escape vs. Chevy Traverse comparison shows the Ford Escape is the right one for drivers around Lewisville, Frisco, and The Colony.

Come visit us at Sam Pack's Five Star Ford of Lewisville to get an up-close look at the Ford Escape. See you soon.

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