Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$255
- Equinox: 6 lb-ft more torque, 1.0 in more clearance.
- Tucson: 1 mpg better, 12 hp more.
- Tucson wins 8 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Equinox | Tucson | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $31,050 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 187 hp | Tucson |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | Equinox |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | Tucson |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 80.3 cu ft | Tucson |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.8 cu ft | 38.7 cu ft | Tucson |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | Tucson |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.4 in | Tucson |
| Length | 183.2 in | 182.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 73.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,429 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 800 lb | 2,700 lb to 2,750 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.1 in | Equinox |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | Tucson |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Tucson |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox LT FWD $28,800 | Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | $900 |
| Tucson SE FWD $29,700 | Equinox LT FWD $28,800 | $900 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Equinox | Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $31,050 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,328 | $39,279 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Tucson wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Tucson | 4% |
| Power | Tucson | 6% |
| Space | Tucson | 21% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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