Compare 2015 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2015 Subaru Forester

2015 Chevrolet Equinox
2015 Subaru Forester
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FWD 4-Door L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD 4-Door L 22 32 $22,009 $22,120
FWD 4-Door LS 22 32 $23,294 $24,520
FWD 4-Door LT 22 32 $24,861 $26,170
AWD 4-Door LS 20 29 $24,956 $26,270
AWD 4-Door LT 20 29 $26,524 $27,920
FWD 4-Door LTZ 22 32 $30,324 $31,920
AWD 4-Door LTZ 20 29 $31,986 $33,670
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4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i 22 29 $20,995 $22,195
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i 24 32 $21,904 $23,195
4-Door Manual PZEV 2.5i Premium 22 29 $23,203 $24,595
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i Premium 24 32 $23,639 $25,095
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i Limited 24 32 $26,313 $28,095
4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium 23 28 $26,690 $28,495
4-Door CVT PZEV 2.5i Touring 24 32 $28,144 $30,095
4-Door CVT 2.0XT Touring 23 28 $30,927 $33,095
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,009
$20,995
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,120
$22,195
Monthly Payment Estimate
$369 / month
$370 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is more refined and quiet than many of its competitors, while offering the versatility and value that a budget-conscious family would expect. The 2015 Subaru Forester remains one of the best cars you can buy, thanks to exceptional safety, versatility, and all-weather capability.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
54.60 53.9
Second Leg Room (in)
39.90 38
Front Head Room (in)
40.90 41.4
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
51.10 53
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.80 57
Second Head Room (in)
39.20 39.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.30 56.5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.20 43
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.7 108.3
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
28.80 -
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 -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
66.30 66.4
Liftover Height (in)
28.80 28.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.10 61.1
Wheelbase (in)
112.50 103.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
31.5 34.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 45.9
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 71.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
63.7 74.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 34.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 42.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 37.1
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.18 11.6
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 10.8
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.8 15.9
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.46 -
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
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
QYZ NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QYZ NA
Spare Tire Order Code
N/A NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3777 3296
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 X 7
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 174 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
LEA NA
Displacement
2.4/145 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
182 @ 6700 170 @ 5800
Engine Type
Gas I4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 22
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.69
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.45
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.30
Trans Type
6 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.78
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 1.89
Trans Order Code
MX0 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.23 4.44
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 0.97
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual w/OD
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Equinox Subaru Forester
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut Strut
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
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 7.1
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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