
The compact crossover market is crowded, and hugely competitive.
The standard-bearers for the class are still the Honda CR-V and the popular RAV4, both have been recently updated.
The Equinox slots between both in many categories, including fuel efficiency, but its smaller cargo area falls behind both.
Mazda's CX-5 is more driveable, but only features one engine choice for now.
Ford's Escape is sized similarly and has a fuel-efficient 1.5-liter turbo-4, but its interior lags behind the Chevy.
Subaru's Forester is another popular pick for buyers looking for all-wheel drive.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a needed step forward for the brand and a solid compact crossover. |
The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover. |
The 2018 Honda CR-V may be light on personality, but this compact crossover checks off every other box. It’s a very smart choice. |
As long as cargo space isn’t your main reason for buying a compact crossover, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is an excellent, fun-to-drive choice. |
The 2018 Subaru Forester continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money. |
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. |
MSRP From | |||||
$23,580 | $23,940 | $24,250 | $24,150 | $22,795 | $24,660 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Turbocharged Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door L w/1SM | S FWD | LX 2WD | Sport FWD | 2.5i Manual | LE FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front 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 | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2018 Ford Escape | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2018 Honda CR-V | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2018 Mazda CX-5 | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2018 Subaru Forester | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2018 Toyota RAV4 |