Compare 2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Chevrolet Equinox
2019 Subaru Forester
#2 in Crossover SUVs
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FWD 4-Door L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FWD 4-Door L 26 32 $23,728 $23,800
FWD 4-Door LS 26 32 $24,656 $25,900
AWD 4-Door LS 25 30 $26,275 $27,600
FWD 4-Door LT 26 32 $26,955 $28,315
AWD 4-Door LT 25 30 $28,574 $30,015
FWD 4-Door Premier 26 32 $29,607 $31,100
AWD 4-Door Premier 25 30 $31,320 $32,900
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2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
2.5i 26 33 $22,915 $24,295
2.5i Premium 26 33 $25,110 $26,695
2.5i Sport 26 33 $27,040 $28,795
2.5i Limited 26 33 $28,787 $30,795
2.5i Touring 26 33 $31,991 $34,295
Pricing
Invoice Price
$23,728
$22,915
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,800
$24,295
Monthly Payment Estimate
$397 / month
$405 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.5
6.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
There’s a lot to like about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, even if the best configuration requires a careful hand on the order sheet. The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 26 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.50 57.2
Front Leg Room (in)
40.90 43.3
Front Hip Room (in)
54.20 54.1
Second Leg Room (in)
39.90 39.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.00 41.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.2 111.9
Second Hip Room (in)
51.70 53.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.20 58.2
Second Head Room (in)
38.50 39.6
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 28.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.20 61.8
Wheelbase (in)
107.30 105.1
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.60 71.5
Track Width, Front (in)
62.20 61.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 8.7
Length, Overall (in)
183.10 -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
65.40 67.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 35.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.90 35.4
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 51.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - 73.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
63.90 76.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 35.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 43.3
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 11.2
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.9 16.6
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 35.4
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
5CX NA
Spare Tire Order Code
N/A NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P225/60HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
5CX NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size
N/A Compact
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 150
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3274 3449
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
N/A Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Engine
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 2000-4000 176 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
LYX NA
Displacement
1.5L/92 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5600 182 @ 5800
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 26
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.50 3.70
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic CVT w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.60 - 0.75
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 -
Trans Type
6 7
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.69
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 -
Trans Order Code
MNH NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.56
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Equinox Subaru Forester
Suspension
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
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 6.1
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 -
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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