Compare 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
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
8.4
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.
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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 38
Front Head Room (in)
40.90 40
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.7 103.3
Second Hip Room (in)
51.10 53
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.80 57
Second Head Room (in)
39.20 37.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.30 56.5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.20 43
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)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 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 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 )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes 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)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes 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 NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P225/55HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QYZ NA
Spare Tire Order Code
N/A NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
225 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3926 3624
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum 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 NA
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)
29 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 25
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 -
Trans Type
6 8
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 2.35
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 -
Trans Order Code
MX0 NA
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.)
NA Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA 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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