2015 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS	20	29	$24,956	$26,270
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	20	29	$26,524	$27,920
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	20	29	$28,424	$29,920
Equinox AWD 4-Door LTZ	20	29	$31,986	$33,670
Equinox FWD 4-Door L	22	32	$22,009	$22,120
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$23,294	$24,520
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	22	32	$24,861	$26,170
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	22	32	$26,761	$28,170
Equinox FWD 4-Door LTZ	22	32	$30,324	$31,920

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2WD 4-Door Automatic R-Line

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic R-Line	21	26	$36,145	$37,650
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic S	21	26	$25,205	$26,255
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE	21	26	$27,121	$28,250
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	21	26	$30,010	$31,260
Tiguan 2WD 4-Door Automatic SEL	21	26	$32,247	$33,590
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic R-Line	20	26	$38,041	$39,625
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic S	20	26	$27,101	$28,230
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE	20	26	$29,017	$30,225
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SE w/Appearance	20	26	$31,906	$33,235
Tiguan 4MOTION 4-Door Automatic SEL	20	26	$34,143	$35,565

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,956

$36,145

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,270

$37,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$438 / month

$628 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.0

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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 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers on all of the important small-crossover promises, although it's not as exciting as some other VWs.

TCC Likes

Well designed interior
Handsome, chiseled exterior
Excellent four-cylinder fuel economy

Powerful turbo four
Available all-wheel drive
Spacious interior

TCC Dislikes

Doesn't track well on the highway
Some cheap trim details inside
Optional Pioneer system doesn't sound premium

Uninspired handling
Notchy manual gearbox
Uncompetitive value

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.90

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.90

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.10

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.80

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.20

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.30

Front Leg Room (in)

41.20

40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

95.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.60

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

28.80

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.50

71.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.90

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.90

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

187.80

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.30

67.1

Liftover Height (in)

28.80

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.10

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

112.50

102.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.7

56.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

23.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

12.3

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

11.1

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

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P255/40HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QYZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P255/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYZ

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

220

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

220

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3926

3404

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 9

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

280

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

140

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

207 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4/145

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

200 @ 5100

Engine Type

Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.95

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.55

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.30

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.45

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.69

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Equinox

Volkswagen Tiguan

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

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Strut

Emissions

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

7.7

7.7 (Est)

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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