Comparison Guide for the New Chevy Equinox

Why Choose the Chevy Equinox Over the Competition?

Anytime you drive around Thomasville or Bainbridge, you'll see how popular the small SUV segment is. The new Chevy model lineup has several of these highly sought-after rides, with the new Equinox leading the way with its sense of versatility for all kinds of driving. To give you an idea of what makes this option from our Cairo, GA Chevy dealership, compare the new Equinox to its closest competitors. See how the new Chevy Equinox compares to other small SUVs in a highly competitive class, then visit our dealership from Tallahassee or Camilla today to get started on a test drive.

Chevy Equinox vs Honda CR-V: Which SUV Wins?

As one of the most popular vehicles of any type on the market, the Honda CR-V is certainly a worthy competitor. But it's that high demand that could make the Chevy Equinox a cleverer option for the savvy driver from Bainbridge.

  • The Chevy Equinox is significantly more affordable than the Honda CR-V in terms of starting price. With the greater costs of higher trim levels with more features and options, you can fit everything you want into your budget with the new Equinox.
  • Another value boost for the Equinox is that the Chevy brand's roadside assistance coverage for this small SUV lasts for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, compared to the three years or 36,000 models Honda provides for the CR-V.
  • Both small SUVs are well-equipped with their respective brands' high-tech driver aids, but the Chevy Equinox scores a bit better in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests for frontal impact and rollover, earning five stars in those categories, compared to only four-star ratings that the Honda CR-V received.

Chevy Equinox vs Toyota RAV4: Key Differences Explained

The Toyota RAV4 may very well have been the model built decades ago that kicked off the increasingly popular trend of small SUVs. Today, the RAV4 continues to be a hot seller with a sterling reputation industry-wide, but there are some advantages the new Chevy Equinox brings to the roads of Thomasville that are worth considering.

  • Though the RAV4 bests the Equinox in terms of horsepower, the Chevy small SUV has better torque, with 203 pound-feet offering far better acceleration and a boost in towing if you have the right setup, compared to only 184 pound-feet with the Toyota model.
  • While small SUVs like the efficient RAV4 and Equinox are sensible for solo commuters, you'll still want comfort and space for passengers and cargo. In terms of its 103.5 cubic feet of passenger space, the Chevy Equinox offers a bit more room for adults riding in any seat, compared to the max 98.9 cubic feet found in the Toyota RAV4.
  • Chevy also makes it a bit clearer and safer to read information and access all kinds of apps and features from the 11.3-inch central touchscreen found in the Equinox. The Toyota RAV4 starts off with only an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, limiting its functionality and possibly causing more distractions while driving around Tallahassee.

Chevy Equinox vs Ford Escape

Ford and Chevy share plenty in common, with their legacies as top American manufacturers and their recent shift of focus on SUVs and trucks over smaller cars. The Equinox and Escape are quite similar as well, though Cairo and Camilla drivers will find plenty of advantages with the Chevy brand's flagship small SUV.

  • Whether it's a short-term lease or for long-term ownership, you'll appreciate that the Chevy Equinox has earned a score of 88 out of 100 for quality and reliability from J.D. Power. In similar rankings, the Ford Escape only scored 85 out of 100.
  • While performance outputs and displacement are similar between the engines offered in both small SUVs, the Ford Escape uses a three-cylinder engine compared to the traditional four-cylinder in the Equinox. A three-cylinder engine can easily contribute to more road noise and vibrations, compared to the better balanced four-cylinder setup in the Chevy SUV.
  • The Chevy Equinox offers plenty of standard features like adaptive cruise control on the driver assistance front and keyless entry for convenience, among others, that are costly options with the new Ford Escape.
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