2014 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Chevrolet Equinox

2014 Subaru Forester

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS	20	29	$24,880	$26,190
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	20	29	$26,443	$27,835
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	20	29	$28,219	$29,705
Equinox AWD 4-Door LTZ	20	29	$31,730	$33,400
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$23,218	$24,440
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	22	32	$24,780	$26,085
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	22	32	$26,557	$27,955
Equinox FWD 4-Door LTZ	22	32	$30,067	$31,650

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4-Door Automatic 2.0XT Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.0XT Premium	23	28	$26,232	$27,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.0XT Touring	23	28	$30,836	$32,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$26,222	$27,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$21,724	$22,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$23,547	$24,995
Forester 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Touring PZEV	24	32	$28,051	$29,995
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV	22	29	$20,811	$21,995
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium PZEV	22	29	$22,176	$23,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,880

$26,232

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,190

$27,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$437 / month

$467 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox is every bit as solid, spacious, and well-equipped as cost-conscious families could expect -- and far more quiet and refined than many other models without a luxury badge.

The sharp-looking 2014 Subaru Forester gets a lot more comfortable inside, and offers some useful driving aids and safety electronics.

TCC Likes

Handsome, chiseled exterior
Well designed interior
Quiet cabin

Composed ride yet responsive handling
Active-safety features, including X Mode
Tight, quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

Some cheap trim details inside
Doesn't track well on the highway
Bad outward visibility for some

No manual (Turbo)
No paddle shifters for 2.5i CVT models
Kludgy touch-screen audio interfaces

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.90

Front Head Room (in)

40.90

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

103.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.10

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.80

Second Head Room (in)

39.20

37.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.30

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.20

Front Hip Room (in)

54.60

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.50

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.90

60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.90

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

187.80

180.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.30

68.2

Liftover Height (in)

28.80

28.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.10

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.50

103.9

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

28.80

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

31.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

71.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.7

68.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

31.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

42.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

37.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

45.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 0.78

10.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

34.8

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QYZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYZ

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3926

3624

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4/145

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

4.11

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.50 - 0.97

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Equinox

Subaru Forester

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Strut

Emissions

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

8.0

7.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2012)

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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels