2017 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

2017 Chevrolet Equinox

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS	20	28	$25,897	$27,260
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	20	28	$27,075	$28,500
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier	20	28	$30,200	$31,790
Equinox FWD 4-Door L	21	31	$22,984	$23,100
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS	21	31	$24,234	$25,510
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	21	31	$25,412	$26,750
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier	21	31	$28,538	$30,040

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Limited 3.3L Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Limited 3.3L Automatic	18	25	$32,883	$34,950
Santa Fe Limited 3.3L Automatic AWD	18	24	$34,508	$36,700
Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 3.3L Automatic	17	23	$37,017	$39,400
Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 3.3L Automatic AWD	17	22	$38,642	$41,150
Santa Fe SE 3.3L Automatic	18	25	$29,335	$30,800
Santa Fe SE 3.3L Automatic AWD	18	24	$30,978	$32,550
Santa Fe SE Ultimate 3.3L Automatic	17	23	$36,753	$38,700
Santa Fe SE Ultimate 3.3L Automatic AWD	17	22	$38,397	$40,450
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Automatic	20	28	$30,054	$31,700
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Automatic AWD	19	26	$31,690	$33,450
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Automatic	20	27	$34,542	$36,500
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Automatic AWD	19	24	$36,178	$38,250
Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Automatic	21	27	$24,370	$25,350
Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Automatic AWD	20	26	$26,024	$27,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,897

$32,883

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,260

$34,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$454 / month

$583 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is a solid compact crossover SUV. What it lacks in advanced powertrains, it makes up for in available tech.

The restyled 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport looks sharp, inside and out. We can't help but wonder what the model could do with a slightly improved powertrain lineup.

TCC Likes

Inline-4 is frugal
Space is configurable for cargo or people
Plenty of power in V-6

Sharper styling all the way around
Good standard features
Still a good value, even in higher trims

TCC Dislikes

No premium audio to speak of
Rear visibility is a challenge
Safety marks not quite top tier

Base engine isn't exciting
All-around gas mileage isn't great
Steering feel isn't sharp

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

39.90

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.90

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

146.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.10

55.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.80

59.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.20

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.30

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.20

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.60

56.7

Third Head Room (in)

35.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

Third Leg Room (in)

30.9

Third Hip Room (in)

44.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.50

74.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.90

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.90

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

187.80

193.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.30

66.5

Liftover Height (in)

28.80

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.10

64.5

Wheelbase (in)

112.50

110.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

28.80

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

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

13.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

40.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

12.6

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

11.9

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

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

36.9

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QYZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P235/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYZ

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3926

3997

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7.5

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

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

252 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4/145

3.3 L/204

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded V-6

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

Front 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

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.83

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.04

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Equinox

Hyundai Santa Fe

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)

- TBD -

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

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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