Compare 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2018 Toyota RAV4

2018 Chevrolet Equinox
2018 Toyota RAV4
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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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Adventure AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
RAV4 Adventure AWD 22 28 $26,781 $28,650
RAV4 Adventure FWD 23 30 $26,126 $27,950
RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD 34 30 $25,743 $27,385
RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD 34 30 $32,223 $34,280
RAV4 Hybrid SE AWD 34 30 $30,489 $32,435
RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD 34 30 $27,523 $29,280
RAV4 LE AWD 22 28 $24,366 $26,060
RAV4 LE FWD 23 30 $23,057 $24,660
RAV4 Limited AWD 22 28 $30,439 $32,555
RAV4 Limited FWD 23 29 $29,130 $31,155
RAV4 Platinum AWD 22 28 $34,033 $36,400
RAV4 Platinum FWD 23 29 $32,724 $35,000
RAV4 SE AWD 22 28 $28,461 $30,440
RAV4 SE FWD 23 29 $27,152 $29,040
RAV4 XLE AWD 22 28 $25,386 $27,150
RAV4 XLE FWD 23 30 $24,077 $25,750
Pricing
Invoice Price
$25,935
$26,781
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,300
$28,650
Monthly Payment Estimate
$455 / month
$478 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.5
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a needed step forward for the brand and a solid compact crossover. The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a lot going for it, including a hybrid model, but you’d be wise to cross-shop its rivals as well.
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Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
51.70 48.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.20 57.3
Second Head Room (in)
38.50 38.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.50 55.4
Front Leg Room (in)
40.90 42.6
Front Hip Room (in)
54.20 54.3
Second Leg Room (in)
39.70 37.2
Front Head Room (in)
40.00 38.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
90 100.7
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.20 61.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 6.5
Length, Overall (in)
183.10 181.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
65.40 67.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.20 61.4
Wheelbase (in)
107.30 104.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.60 72.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
63.50 73.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 38.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.90 38.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
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 - 11.2
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- TBD - NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 11.7
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 15.9
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- TBD - 36.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
5CY NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/55HR18
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R16 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
5CY NA
Spare Tire Order Code
RJA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/55HR18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 3500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3465 3605
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x -TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - -
Engine
Displacement
1.5L/- TBD - 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5600 176 @ 6000
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 2000-4000 172 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
LYX NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 22
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 28
Transmission
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.90
Trans Order Code
MNH NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87 4.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 3.30
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 1.42
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Equinox Toyota RAV4
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA 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.)
NA Strut
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -
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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