2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Kia EV6
Too close to call: Chevrolet Equinox 97.8 vs Kia EV6 97.3 with these weights.
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 Kia EV6
The 2027 Kia EV6 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV6 Long Range RWD, is EPA-rated…
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
Toss-upToo close to call: Chevrolet Equinox 97.8 vs Kia EV6 97.3 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia EV6overall 97.3 | 2027 Chevrolet Equinoxoverall 97.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 93.6 | 94.9 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 97.3 | 97.8 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia EV6
Kia EV6: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · 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 goes 82 miles further on a charge (319 against 237 miles of EPA range).
Where the 2027 Kia EV6 answers
- It costs $50 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $700).
- It is rated 115 combined against 108 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
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
1 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia EV6 | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,000 |
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.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia EV6
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Equinox
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia EV6 | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $29,000 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $29,000 – $44,095 7 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | EV6 Standard Range RWD | Equinox EV FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 108 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $700 |
| EV range | 237 mi | 319 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia EV6 or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
Too close to call: Chevrolet Equinox 97.8 vs Kia EV6 97.3 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox scores 97.8 and the 2027 Kia EV6 97.3. 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 Kia EV6 or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
2027 Kia EV6: 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 Kia EV6 and the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox wins: it goes 82 miles further on a charge (319 against 237 miles of EPA range). Where the 2027 Kia EV6 answers: it costs $50 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $700) and is rated 115 combined against 108 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.