
The Equinox has been a solid, spacious, and very configurable entry among family crossover vehicles, and it's simply not as compromised in packaging as a number of other models around this size.
The Ford Escape, for example, has a more engaging driving experience, and it offers more technology, but its interior feels tighter and not as quiet or versatile.
The Subaru Forester is a great alternative, with excellent all-wheel-drive driving dynamics, as well as a considerably better interior than past models.
The Honda CR-V always has reliability on its side, and its interior is also very spacious; although there's no V-6 or engine upgrade.
The Hyundai Tucson is quite a bit smaller inside, and it's due for a refresh.
Otherwise, the GMC Terrain is closely related to the Equinox, but it has more truck-like styling cues—something that some shoppers might prefer.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has one of the most spacious, quiet, and versatile interiors among smaller crossovers, and it loads on the value. |
The 2016 Ford Edge has everything you might want in a tech-focused, stylish crossover—as long as you don't require third-row seating or a luxury badge. |
The 2016 GMC Terrain is a compact crossover with a little more room than some of its rivals, which pays off in big comfort and better hauling capabilities. |
The 2016 Honda CR-V has its priorities in the right place, with lots of space and features—but performance takes a back seat. |
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson caters to drivers that put styling and features at the top of their crossover-SUV wish list. |
The 2016 Subaru Forester continues to be a good value and one of the best small SUVs you can buy, with superb all-weather capability, safety ratings, and versatility. |
MSRP From | |||||
$22,600 | $28,700 | $23,975 | $23,845 | $22,700 | $22,395 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Ethanol I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door L | 4-Door SE FWD | FWD 4-Door SL | 2WD 5-Door LX | FWD 4-Door SE | 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2016 Ford Edge | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2016 GMC Terrain | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2016 Honda CR-V | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2016 Subaru Forester |