2012 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2012 Honda CR-V

2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Honda CR-V

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS	20	29	$24,016	$25,280
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	20	29	$25,460	$26,800
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	20	29	$27,189	$28,620
Equinox AWD 4-Door LTZ	20	29	$29,421	$30,970
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$22,353	$23,530
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	22	32	$23,797	$25,050
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	22	32	$25,526	$26,870
Equinox FWD 4-Door LTZ	22	32	$27,759	$29,220

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	23	31	$23,098	$24,595
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	23	31	$25,579	$27,245
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	23	31	$26,983	$28,745
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	23	31	$26,234	$27,945
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	23	31	$21,132	$22,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX	22	30	$24,268	$25,845
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L	22	30	$26,749	$28,495
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	22	30	$28,153	$29,995
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/RES	22	30	$27,404	$29,195
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX	22	30	$22,302	$23,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,016

$23,098

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,280

$24,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$421 / month

$410 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A versatile layout, impressive performance, good ride comfort, and reasonable pricing all add up to make the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox a strong value—and a good pick for small families.

The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs.

TCC Likes

Composed, refined ride
Spacious seating throughout
Attractive design

Very comfortable seating
Excellent one-pull folding backseat
Simple, tasteful dash layout

TCC Dislikes

'Premium' Pioneer system doesn't sound premium
Steering requires frequent small adjustments
Outward visibility

Steering feel
Bland, slightly evolved exterior
Unimpressive interior materials

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

39.9

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.9

38.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

101.5

Second Hip Room (in)

51.1

53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

58.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

38.6

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

65.1

Liftover Height (in)

28.8

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

112.5

103.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

28.8

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

71.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

187.8

178.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

39.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

37.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

54.0

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

51.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.7

70.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 0.78

12.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

15.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

37.3

Steering Type

Variable pwr assist

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

16.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

QYZ

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

QYZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/65TR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3926

3365

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.9

7.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

163 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4/147

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

185 @ 7000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.51

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

4.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

0.73

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

2.65

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.03

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.53

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility Vehicle

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Equinox

Honda CR-V

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.75

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.79

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi link

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

7.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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