The Chevy Equinox is related to the GMC Terrain, but GMC offers more luxurious or off-road variants of its model.
The heavyweights in the class are the RAV4 and CR-V that offer good looks and good space—and hybrid powertrains.
Crosstown rival Ford overhauled its Escape last year for a better car-like feel and better efficiency, which includes a hybrid option.
The Subaru Forester is the sure-footed pick in the class with good value and excellent safety scores.
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The 2021 Chevy Equinox draws closer to the Blazer in size and mission—and in price. |
The 2021 Ford Escape is the softer side of the Blue Oval’s small crossover 1-2 combo. |
The 2021 GMC Terrain tacks away from truck-like function toward urbane utility. |
The 2021 Honda CR-V wins hundreds of thousands of wallets each year and it’s no surprise: it’s spacious, comfortable, efficient, and quiet. |
A recent Best Car To Buy winner, the 2021 Subaru Forester notches big wins in utility and safety as one of our most recommended crossover SUVs. |
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is the meat-and-potatoes crossover for many buyers; the RAV4 Prime supplies the all-electric range. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $23,800 | $25,555 | $25,000 | $25,350 | $24,795 | $26,250 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 25 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Turbocharged Gas | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door L | S FWD | FWD 4-Door SL | LX 2WD | CVT | LE FWD (SE) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | 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 | Automatic | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2021 Ford Escape | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2021 GMC Terrain | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2021 Honda CR-V | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2021 Subaru Forester | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 | |
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