2019 Ford Edge vs. 2019 Chevy Equinox

Drivers looking for the finest crossover SUVs have plenty of options., and it’s only natural to compare two of the segment’s top contenders: the 2019 Ford Edge vs. Chevy Equinox.

2019 Equinox vs. Edge: Performance

The Ford Edge offers two exceptional engines:

• 2.0L Twin-Scroll EcoBoost: Makes up to 250 hp.
• 2.7L EcoBoost V6: Makes up to a class-leading 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque.

The 2019 Chevy Equinox offers three engines, but they all fall short of the Ford standard:

• 1.5L Four-Cylinder: Makes just 170 hp.
• 2.0L Four-Cylinder: Makes up to 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
• 1.6L Diesel: Makes up to 137 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque.

Modern crossovers should provide plenty of cargo space, but a comparison shows only the Ford answers that call:

• Cargo Space Behind the Second-Row Seats: Up to 39.2 cubic feet in the 2019 Ford Edge vs. just 29.9 cubic feet in the 2019 Chevy Equinox.
• Cargo Space Behind the First-Row Seats: Up to 73.4 cubic feet in the 2019 Ford Edge vs. just 63.5 cubic feet in the 2019 Chevy Equinox.

If you think that added cargo space might eat into rear leg- and headroom, think again. The Ford actually offers a little more than the Chevy:

• Rear Headroom: Up to 40.3 inches in the 2019 Edge vs. 38.5 inches in the 2019 Equinox.
• Rear Legroom: Up to 40.6 inches in the 2019 Edge vs. 39.7 inches in the 2019 Equinox.

Both vehicles come with a range of safety features, but only the Ford Edge includes:

• Evasive Steering Assist: If there’s no room to brake before a collision, steering pressure is used to angle you away.
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering: Engage lane centering with Adaptive Cruise Control to keep the vehicle from drifting.