Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Explorer (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$9,465

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Equinox LT FWD vs Explorer Active RWD
Measure	Equinox	Explorer	Winner
MSRP + destination	$30,795	$40,260	Equinox
Horsepower	175 hp	300 hp	Explorer
Torque	184 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	Explorer
MPG combined	27 mpg	24 mpg	Equinox
Cargo, max	63.5 cu ft	85.3 cu ft	Explorer
Cargo, seats up	29.8 cu ft	46.0 cu ft	Explorer
Rear legroom	39.9 in	38.3 in	Equinox
Front legroom	40.9 in	43.0 in	Explorer
Length	183.2 in	198.7 in	Not scored
Width	74.9 in	78.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,428 lb	4,360 lb	Not scored
Towing	800 lb	5,000 lb	Explorer
Seats	5	6 to 7	N/A
Ground clearance	8.1 in	7.8 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.2 s estimate	6.5 s estimate	Explorer
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Equinox LT FWD $28,800	Explorer Active w/100A Pkg RWD $38,465	$9,665
Explorer Active RWD $38,465	Equinox EV LT 1 AWD $40,295	$1,830

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Equinox costs $10,532 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Explorer wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.