2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2021 Kia Sportage

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

#11 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Kia Sportage

#3 in Small SUVs

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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	$26,616	$27,900
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	25	30	$27,761	$29,100
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier	25	30	$31,482	$33,000
Equinox FWD 4-Door L	26	31	$23,776	$23,800
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	26	31	$25,090	$26,300
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	26	31	$26,235	$27,500
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier	26	31	$29,955	$31,400

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EX AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sportage EX AWD	21	25	$27,733	$28,890
Sportage EX FWD	23	30	$26,295	$27,390
Sportage LX AWD	21	25	$24,567	$25,590
Sportage LX FWD	23	30	$23,125	$24,090
Sportage S AWD	21	25	$27,157	$28,290
Sportage S FWD	23	30	$25,527	$26,590
Sportage SX Turbo AWD	19	24	$33,664	$35,250
Sportage SX Turbo FWD	20	28	$32,232	$33,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,616

$27,733

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,900

$28,890

Monthly Payment Estimate

$465 / month

$482 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevy Equinox draws closer to the Blazer in size and mission—and in price.

The 2021 Kia Sportage hits with value and looks even if its performance and fuel economy slightly miss.

TCC Likes

Good interior space
Solid value
Standard active safety features

Good looks
Value at lower ends
Good safety equipment and results

TCC Dislikes

Plain styling
No advanced driver assistance
No hybrid powertrain yet

Poor fuel economy
Adequate performance
Outward vision isn’t great

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.5

98.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.9

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

51.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.4

65.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

107.3

105.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

63.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

183.1

176.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.9

30.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.9

60.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

11.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

16.4

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

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

5CY

Spare Tire Order Code

RJA

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

5CY

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1653

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

1653

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

165

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1653

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3465

3448

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x -TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

203 @ 2000-4000

175 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LYX

Displacement

1.5L/92

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 5600

181 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

27 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

30 (2020)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

25 (2020)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

MNH

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.87

3.19

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.446

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.746

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.584

4.21

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.912

1.80

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.964

2.64

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Equinox

Kia Sportage

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.6 (2020)

7.7

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

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

2021 Equinox easy to find; 2020s sold out
Lease: From $199 for 39 months
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Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months + $2,650 bonus

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2021 Kia Sportage

2021 Sportage is available
Lease: From $179 per month for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $2,500 customer cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR for 75 months

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