2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Honda CR-V
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 85.7 to 74.2, on fuel & range. The Honda CR-V is ahead on safety.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Equinox EV FWD…
2027 Honda CR-V
The 2027 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V FWD, is EPA-rated …
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
Clear winThe Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 85.7 to 74.2, on fuel & range. The Honda CR-V is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Honda CR-Voverall 74.2 | 2027 Chevrolet Equinoxoverall 85.7 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 39.8 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 74.2 | 85.7 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 2 of 7 categories compared
Honda CR-V: base trim LX FWD · Chevrolet Equinox: base trim LT FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox wins
- It is rated 108 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $1,700).
Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 0.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
46 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,000 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 190 hp | — |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.640 | — |
| Transmission type | cvt | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 66.2 in | — |
| Overall length | 185 in | — |
| Overall width | 73.5 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 39.3 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 39.3 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 41 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,472 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,472 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.3 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 312 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R17 104H | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.9 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
123 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger i-SRS Airbag System | std | — |
| Front i-side Airbag System | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbag System | std | — |
| Hill Descent Control | std | — |
| Rear i-side Airbag System | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto High Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver & Passenger Knee Airbag System | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Post Collision Braking System | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist (Traffic Jam Driving Support Function) | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) with Brake-Traction Control System | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
Infotainment9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 7-Inch TFT Meter Display | std | — |
| 9-inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| Hondalink | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone / Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Wireless Charging Pad (Qi) | std | — |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo) | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front) | std | — |
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
| Humidity Sensor | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
| Passenger Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | std | — |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) | std | — |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.) | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (first row / second row) | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (first row / second row) | std | — |
| LED Front & Rear Map Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (first row / second row) | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (first row / second row) | std | — |
| Sunglass Holder | std | — |
| Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
Exterior28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires | std | — |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (2WD) | std | — |
| Approach / Departure Angles (deg.) (AWD) | std | — |
| Auto-On/Off Headlight Operation | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [2WD] | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.) [AWD] | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen) [2WD/AWD] | std | — |
| Halogen Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Height (in.) (2WD) | std | — |
| Height (in.) (AWD) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Side Mirror Turn Indicator | std | — |
| Length (in.) | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Privacy Glass | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Smart Clear Windshield Wipers | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [2WD] | std | — |
| Track (in.) (front/rear) [AWD] | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [2WD] | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear) [AWD] | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.) | std | — |
| Wheels | std | — |
| Width (in.) | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
Powertrain23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Real-Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ | opt | — |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating | std | — |
| Compression Ratio | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc) | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes | std | — |
| Engine Type - In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | std | — |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (2WD) | std | — |
| EPA Fuel Economy Ratings* (City/Hwy/Combined) (AWD) | std | — |
| Final Drive | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal) | std | — |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Ratio Range | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel | std | — |
| Redline (rpm) | std | — |
| Reverse | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - Engine | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval | std | — |
| Valvetrain | std | — |
Chassis11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Handling Assist | std | — |
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (2WD) | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear) (AWD) | std | — |
| Steering Ratio (2WD) | std | — |
| Steering Ratio (AWD) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.) | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind First Row, Standard/Max | std | — |
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.) - Behind Second Row | std | — |
| Towing Capacity (lbs.) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda CR-V
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Equinox
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda CR-VLX FWD | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $29,000 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 12 trims | $29,000 – $44,095 7 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CR-V FWD | Equinox EV FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 40 | 108 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,700 | $700 |
| EV range | — | 319 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Honda CR-V or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 85.7 to 74.2, on fuel & range. The Honda CR-V is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox scores 85.7 and the 2027 Honda CR-V 74.2. 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 2027 Honda CR-V or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
2027 Honda CR-V: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Equinox: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Honda CR-V and the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox wins: it is rated 108 combined against 40 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $1,700). Where the 2027 Honda CR-V answers: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 0. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.