2019 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2019 Ford Escape
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Chevrolet Trax and 2019 Ford Escape contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Chevrolet Trax and the 2019 Ford Escape.
In comparing the 2019 Chevrolet Trax's and the 2019 Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2019 Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Chevrolet Trax's and the 2019 Ford Escape's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ford Escape is a better car than the 2019 Chevrolet Trax.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Trax ranges from $11,990 to $19,604 while a used 2019 Ford Escape is priced between $13,404 to $22,895.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Chevrolet Trax loses 41.8 percent of its value and the 2019 Ford Escape loses 46.4 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Chevrolet Trax retains 4.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Ford Escape.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Trax is 8.0 out of 10 while the Ford Escape's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Trax being ranked 35 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Ford Escape being ranked 13 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Trax is 6.1 out of 10. For the Ford Escape the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Ford Escape an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Trax.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Chevrolet Trax’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the 2019 Ford Escape base engine makes 168 horsepower. The Trax is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles.This gives the 2019 Chevrolet Trax the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Ford Escape the advantage in maximum range. The Trax uses regular unleaded, and the Escape uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Ford Escape, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2019 Chevrolet Trax and the 2019 Ford Escape have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,640 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,105
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,516
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,350 - $26,345
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,852
Price Range:
$11,990 - $19,604
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,534
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,761 - $22,193
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
631
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,761
# Good or Great Deals:
229
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,946
Price Range:
$13,404 - $22,895
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$20,157
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,854 - $25,234
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,256
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,275
# Good or Great Deals:
345
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Escape Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Chevrolet Trax
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.8 - 9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ford Escape
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
4.9 - 8.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.7 - 21
Chevrolet Trax Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 59Ranking
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2 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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9 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
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33 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ranking
66 out of / 67Ford Escape Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 59Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
21 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
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35 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2019 Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
LS, LT, Premier
2019 Ford Escape Trim Levels
S, SE, SEL, Titanium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
148 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 455 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
18.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3124 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
167.6 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3522 lbs
Width:
81.8 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
178.1 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sandy Ridge Metallic
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Storm Blue Metallic
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Lightning Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Green
Baltic Sea Green
Orange
Sedona Orange
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Light Ash Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black/Chromite Gray
