Performance - Although both have decent performance, mas mabilis ang Everest sa hatakan (especially useful for long trips)

Gas Consumption - No brainer, Everest wins here

Leg Rooms- Decent in the second row, super tight sa third row ng Everest (I'm just 5'3 pero nasisiskipan ako dito), Escape has a roomy rear seat, good leg and head room

If I were you, mag Everest ka na. Since 5 kayo in the family, and it would be nice kung big car na ang kunin niyo.