Compare 2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

2019 Chevrolet Equinox
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
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AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS 25 30 $26,330 $27,600
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 25 30 $27,570 $28,900
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2FL 25 30 $28,634 $30,015
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 22 28 $30,051 $31,500
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/3LT 28 38 $29,860 $31,300
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier w/1LZ 25 30 $31,386 $32,900
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier w/2LZ 22 28 $34,057 $35,700
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier w/3LZ 28 38 $33,485 $35,100
Equinox FWD 4-Door L w/1SM 26 32 $23,776 $23,800
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS 26 32 $24,708 $25,900
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 26 32 $25,948 $27,200
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2FL 26 32 $27,012 $28,315
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 22 29 $28,333 $29,700
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/3LT 28 39 $28,238 $29,600
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier w/1LZ 26 32 $29,669 $31,100
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier w/2LZ 22 29 $32,340 $33,900
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier w/3LZ 28 39 $31,768 $33,300
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2.0T S 4MOTION
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION 21 29 $24,572 $25,595
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD 22 29 $23,323 $24,295
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION 21 29 $26,875 $27,995
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD 22 29 $25,627 $26,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION 21 29 $31,771 $33,095
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD 22 29 $30,523 $31,795
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION 21 29 $35,708 $37,195
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION 21 29 $37,338 $38,895
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION 21 29 $33,547 $34,945
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION 21 29 $33,595 $34,995
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black FWD 22 29 $32,347 $33,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line FWD 22 29 $32,299 $33,645

Pricing

Invoice Price
$26,330
$24,572

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,600
$25,595

Monthly Payment Estimate
$460 / month
$427 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
5.5
6.0

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 VW Tiguan has a spacious interior and a comfortable ride, but its price climbs quickly.

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Fuel Economy

City
25 mpg 21 mpg

Highway
30 mpg 29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)
39.90 38.7

Front Head Room (in)
40.00 39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.2 101.1

Second Hip Room (in)
51.70 -

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.20 57

Second Head Room (in)
38.50 38.9

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.50 55.8

Front Leg Room (in)
40.90 40.2

Front Hip Room (in)
54.20 -

Third Leg Room (in)
- NA

Third Head Room (in)
- NA

Third Shoulder Room (in)
- NA

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.60 72.4

Track Width, Front (in)
62.20 62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD - 7.9

Length, Overall (in)
183.10 185.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -

Height, Overall (in)
65.40 66.3

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -

Track Width, Rear (in)
62.20 61.8

Wheelbase (in)
107.30 109.8

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)
63.90 73.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 37.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.90 37.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 13.4

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 - 11.8

Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 37.7

Steering Type
Pwr Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code
5CY NA

Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P215/65HR17

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)
150 150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3465 3858

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x -TBD - Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 X 7

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 360

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 2000-4000 221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code
LYX NA

Displacement
1.5L/92 2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5600 184 @ 4400

Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 29

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 21

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 24

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.95

Trans Type
6 8

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 3.14

Trans Order Code
MNH NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87 3.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 1.43

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 5.59

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Equinox Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle 4MOTION

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
6.5 7.4

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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