Compare 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

2018 Chevrolet Equinox
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
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AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS 24 30 $25,935 $27,300
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 24 30 $27,075 $28,500
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 22 28 $31,350 $33,000
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/3LT 28 38 $30,780 $32,400
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier w/1LZ 24 30 $32,775 $34,500
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier w/2LZ 22 28 $35,435 $37,300
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier w/3LZ 28 38 $33,060 $34,800
Equinox FWD 4-Door L w/1SM 26 32 $23,462 $23,580
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS 26 32 $24,320 $25,600
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 26 32 $25,460 $26,800
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 22 29 $27,835 $29,300
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/3LT 28 39 $29,165 $30,700
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier w/1LZ 26 32 $29,260 $30,800
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier w/2LZ 22 29 $31,920 $33,600
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier w/3LZ 28 39 $31,350 $33,000
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Limited Ultimate 3.3L Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 3.3L Automatic 17 23 $37,156 $39,550
Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 3.3L Automatic AWD 17 22 $38,782 $41,300
Santa Fe SE 3.3L Automatic 18 25 $29,382 $30,850
Santa Fe SE 3.3L Automatic AWD 18 24 $31,025 $32,600
Santa Fe SE Ultimate 3.3L Automatic 17 23 $36,894 $38,850
Santa Fe SE Ultimate 3.3L Automatic AWD 17 22 $38,537 $40,600
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Automatic 20 28 $29,883 $31,350
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Automatic AWD 19 26 $31,340 $32,900
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Automatic 20 27 $33,925 $35,650
Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate Automatic AWD 19 24 $35,382 $37,200
Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Automatic 21 27 $23,867 $24,950
Santa Fe Sport 2.4L Automatic AWD 20 26 $25,324 $26,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$25,935
$37,156
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,300
$39,550
Monthly Payment Estimate
$455 / month
$659 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.5
7.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a needed step forward for the brand and a solid compact crossover. The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport still does what good crossover SUVs do best: it delivers flexible space, decent performance, and great value.
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Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small SUV 2WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
39.70 40.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.00 39.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90 146.6
Second Hip Room (in)
51.70 55.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.20 59.4
Second Head Room (in)
38.50 39.4
Passenger Capacity
5 6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.50 58.3
Front Leg Room (in)
40.90 41.3
Front Hip Room (in)
54.20 56.7
Third Leg Room (in)
- 30.9
Third Hip Room (in)
- 44.1
Third Head Room (in)
- 35.7
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- 53.9
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.60 74.2
Track Width, Front (in)
62.20 64.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 7.3
Length, Overall (in)
183.10 193.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
65.40 66.5
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.20 64.5
Wheelbase (in)
107.30 110.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
63.50 80
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 13.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.90 40.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 12.6
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)
- TBD - 11.9
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- TBD - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 18.8
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- TBD - 36.9
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/55TR19
Rear Tire Order Code
5CY NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/55TR19
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R16 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
5CY NA
Spare Tire Order Code
RJA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 5000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3465 4017
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x -TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 150
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 2000-4000 252 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
LYX NA
Displacement
1.5L/- TBD - 3.3 L/204
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5600 290 @ 6400
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 20
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.84
Trans Type
6 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 3.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 2.83
Trans Order Code
MNH NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87 3.04
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.39
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.77
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 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.)
NA 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.)
NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 8.9
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -
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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