2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2016 Subaru Forester

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

2016 Subaru Forester

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS	20	29	$25,802	$27,160
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT	20	29	$26,980	$28,400
Equinox AWD 4-Door LTZ	20	29	$30,105	$31,690
Equinox FWD 4-Door L	22	32	$22,487	$22,600
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$24,139	$25,410
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT	22	32	$25,317	$26,650
Equinox FWD 4-Door LTZ	22	32	$28,443	$29,940

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4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Premium	23	28	$27,332	$29,195
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.0XT Touring	23	28	$31,569	$33,795
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$26,955	$28,795
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$22,088	$23,395
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$24,282	$25,795
Forester 4-Door CVT 2.5i Touring PZEV	24	32	$28,785	$30,795
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV	22	29	$21,179	$22,395
Forester 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium PZEV	22	29	$23,848	$25,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,802

$27,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,160

$29,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$453 / month

$487 / 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 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has one of the most spacious, quiet, and versatile interiors among smaller crossovers, and it loads on the value.

The 2016 Subaru Forester continues to be a good value and one of the best small SUVs you can buy, with superb all-weather capability, safety ratings, and versatility.

TCC Likes

Great 4-cylinder gas mileage
Quiet interior
Plenty of reconfigurable space

Good ride, enjoyable driving
Top-notch safety scores, systems
Spacious cabin with super visibility

TCC Dislikes

Outward visibility isn’t great
Lackluster premium audio option
Has the interior purged its cheap bits yet?

Paddles shifts only on turbo
No manual offered with turbo
Priciest models not all that premium

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 Shoulder Room (in)

55.30

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.20

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

103.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.60

53.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.90

Front Head Room (in)

40.90

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.10

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.80

Second Head Room (in)

39.20

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

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

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 -

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

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

Brakes

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

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

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

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYZ

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QYZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55HR18

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)

150

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3926

3624

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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 -

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.50 - 0.97

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

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

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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Strut

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

Emissions

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

7.7

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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