Head-to-head
2023 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
The Toyota RAV4 Prime edges it, 92.4 to 86.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Chevrolet Equinox is ahead on performance and safety.
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2023 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Equinox FWD, is EPA-rated a…
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The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Prime 4WD, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined.…
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Verdict · default weights
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Slight edgeThe Toyota RAV4 Prime edges it, 92.4 to 86.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Chevrolet Equinox is ahead on performance and safety.
Fuel & range 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime leads by 26.8
Performance 2023 Chevrolet Equinox leads by 9.6
Safety 2023 Chevrolet Equinox leads by 3.5
| Category · weight | 2023 Toyota RAV4 Primeoverall 92.4 | 2023 Chevrolet Equinoxoverall 86.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 73.2 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.3 | 87.8 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 99.6 | 93 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 89.9 | 99.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 92.4 | 86.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Toyota RAV4 Prime: base trim SE AWD · Chevrolet Equinox: base trim LS FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (65 against 99 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,400).
- It is rated 38 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox answers
- It lists 13 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It carries 107 hp per ton against 83.6.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,487 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | 1.5L turbo DOHC DI VVT with automatic stop/start |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | dual overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft | 203 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 40 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 38 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.50 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 6 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Overall height | 67 in | 65.4 in |
| Overall length | 181 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 72.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.1 cu-ft | 63.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 33.4 cu-ft | 29.9 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 37.7 in | 40 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,235 lbs | 3,274 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,235 lbs | 3,274 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,530 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,295 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar | four-link independent rear suspension |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion | electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft | 18.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 328 mm | 300 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 315 mm | 288 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R18 | P225/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal | 14.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 57.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.4 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
86 features · differences first, then sharedSafety16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Pedestrian Braking (part of Chevy Safety Assist) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Alert (part of Chevy Safety Assist) | — | std |
| HD Surround Vision | — | opt |
| Frontal and seat-mounted side-impact for driver and right front passenger with Passenger Sensing System | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (part of Chevy Safety Assist) | — | std |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (part of Chevy Safety Assist) | — | std |
| Roof-rail mounted head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking (part of Chevy Safety Assist) | — | std |
| Following Distance Indicator (part of Chevy Safety Assist) | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc with ABS and ESC; Duralife™ rotors with low-drag calipers | — | std |
| IntelliBeam automatic high beams (part of Chevy Safety Assist) | — | std |
| Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert | — | opt |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | — | opt |
| Rear Park Assist (Driver Confidence II Package on LS) | — | opt |
| Rear Vision Camera (HD view on Premier) | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System; tire pressure monitor includes tire fill alert | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc with ABS and ESC; Duralife™ rotors with low-drag calipers | std | std |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Passenger Volume: 98.9 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 101.3 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - First: 37.7 in. | std | — |
| Headroom w/ moonroof - Second: 39.5 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - First: 54.3 in. | std | — |
| Hip Room - Second: 47.7 in. | std | — |
| Legroom - First: 41.0 in. | std | — |
| Legroom - Second: 37.8 in. | std | — |
| Seating Capacity: 5 | std | — |
| Shoulder Room - First: 57.8 in. | std | — |
| Shoulder Room - Second: 56.4 in. | std | — |
Exterior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch aluminum wheels (standard on LS and LT) | — | std |
| Approach/Departure Angle: 18.6 / 21.4 degrees | std | — |
| EPA Class: Small SUV | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 8.1 in. (SE) / 8.3 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Overall Height (with antenna): 67.0 in. (SE) / 67.2 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Overall Length: 180.9 in. | std | — |
| Overall Width: 73.0 in. | std | — |
| Tire Size: 225/60R18 (SE) / 235/55R19 (XSE) | std | — |
| Wheel Size: 18 x 7.0 in. (SE) / 19 x 7.5 in. (XSE) | std | — |
| Wheel Type and Material: Standard aluminum alloy | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 105.9 in. | std | — |
| Spare Tire/Wheel: Temporary | std | — |
Powertrain28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AWD | std | — |
| FWD | — | std |
| 1.5L turbo DOHC DI VVT with automatic stop/start (175 hp / 131 kW @ 5600 rpm; 203 lb.-ft. / 275 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm) | — | std |
| 3.3 kW Charging Time (120V at 12A/240V at 16A): 12 / 4.5 hr. | std | — |
| Battery Pack Type: 18.1 kWh Lithium-Ion | std | — |
| Battery Voltage: 355.2V | std | — |
| Bore x Stroke: 87.5 x 103.4 mm | std | — |
| Charger: 3.3 kW on-board charger (optional 6.6 kW on XSE) | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 14.0:1 | std | — |
| Displacement: 2,487 cc | std | — |
| Electric Driving Range: 42 miles | std | — |
| Electric Motor Power Output, front/rear: 179/53 hp (134/40 kW) | std | — |
| Electric Motor Torque, front/rear: 199/89 lb.-ft. | std | — |
| Electric Motors Type: Permanent Magnet Synchronous | std | — |
| Emission Certification: SULEV | std | — |
| Engine Oil: SAE OW-16; 4.8 qt. with oil filter change | std | — |
| Engine Type: 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head | std | — |
| EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG): 40/36/38 | std | — |
| Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal. | std | — |
| Fuel System: D-4S | std | — |
| Horsepower: 177 hp @ 6,000 rpm | std | — |
| Hybrid System Net Horsepower: 302 combined net hp | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| MPGe: 94 | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: 87-octane unleaded or higher | std | — |
| Torque: 165 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm | std | — |
| Transmission Type: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode | std | — |
| Valve train: 16-valves (four-valve/cylinder), Dual Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) with Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system (VVT-i) on the exhaust camshaft | std | — |
Chassis15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes Front Diameter: 12.9in. | std | — |
| Brakes Front Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Brakes Rear Diameter: 12.4in. | std | — |
| Brakes Rear Type: Ventilated disc | std | — |
| Curb Weight: 4,235 lbs. (SE) / 4,300 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
| GVWR: 5,530 lbs. | std | — |
| Parking: Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Payload: 1,295 lbs. (SE) / 1,230 lbs. (XSE) | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter (front/rear): 25.4/23.2mm | std | — |
| Steering Overall Ratio: 14.3:1 (SE) / 14.4:1 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Turning Circle Diameter (curb-to-curb): 36.1 ft. (SE) / 37.4 ft (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.76 (SE) / 2.65 (XSE) | std | — |
| Steering Type: Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system | std | — |
| Suspension Front: MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Suspension Rear: multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume - Behind front row w/ second row folded: 63.1 cu. ft. w/ moonroof / 63.2 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Cargo Volume - Behind second row: 33.4 cu. ft. w/moonroof / 33.5 cu. ft. without moonroof | std | — |
| Max Towing Capacity: 2,500 lbs. | std | — |
| Maximum Tongue Weight (10% of Tow Rating): 250 lbs. | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota RAV4 Prime
Safety Signal 89 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 65 · 5 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (43), Unspecified (20), Vehicle Speed Control (6)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Chevrolet Equinox
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 99 · 5 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Fuel/Propulsion System (52), Engine (18), Unspecified (17)
Top recalls
- high Child Seat 23V339000 · 668,187 vehicles
- high Air Bags 22V929000 · 9 vehicles
- high Seats 22V724000 · 6,895 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota RAV4 PrimeSE AWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $43,690 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $43,690 – $47,560 2 trims | — 8 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | RAV4 Prime 4WD | Equinox FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 38 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,750 | $2,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
The Toyota RAV4 Prime edges it, 92.4 to 86.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Chevrolet Equinox is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime scores 92.4 and the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox 86.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime or the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2023 Chevrolet Equinox: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime and the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
Where the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (65 against 99 filed with NHTSA), costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,750 against $2,400), and is rated 38 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox answers: it lists 13 standard driver-assist features against 1 and carries 107 hp per ton against 83.6. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.