Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,555
- Equinox: $2,555 cheaper, 2.1 in more rear legroom.
- RAV4: 16 mpg better, 6.9 cu ft more cargo.
- RAV4 wins 4 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Equinox | RAV4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $33,350 | Equinox |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 183 hp to 226 hp | N/A |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | Equinox |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 43 mpg | RAV4 |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 70.4 cu ft | RAV4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.8 cu ft | 37.8 cu ft | RAV4 |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 37.8 in | Equinox |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.0 in | About the same |
| Length | 183.2 in | 181.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,640 lb to 3,885 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 800 lb | 1,750 lb | RAV4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox LT FWD $28,800 | RAV4 LE FWD $31,900 | $3,100 |
| RAV4 LE FWD $31,900 | Equinox LT AWD $30,800 | $1,100 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Equinox | RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $33,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $893 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $5,358 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,328 | $38,708 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RAV4 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Equinox | 8% |
| MPG | RAV4 | 37% |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | RAV4 | 10% |
| Towing | RAV4 | 54% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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