2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Tesla Model Y
Too close to call: Tesla Model Y 100 vs Chevrolet Equinox 99.1 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 Tesla Model Y
The 2027 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV. Its longest-range version, the Model Y L (20in Wheels), is EPA-rated at 328 miles with 11…
2027 Tesla Model Y
Toss-upToo close to call: Tesla Model Y 100 vs Chevrolet Equinox 99.1 with these weights.
| Category · weight | 2027 Chevrolet Equinoxoverall 99.1 | 2027 Tesla Model Yoverall 100 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 98 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 | 99.1 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Tesla Model Y
Chevrolet Equinox: base trim LT FWD · Tesla Model Y: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). 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 Tesla Model Y wins
- It is rated 114 combined against 108 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It goes 9 miles further on a charge (328 against 319 miles of EPA range).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- The same EPA fuel cost ($700 a year).
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 | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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, NCAPChevrolet Equinox
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,000 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $29,000 – $44,095 7 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Equinox EV FWD | Model Y L (20in Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 108 | 114 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 | $700 |
| EV range | 319 mi | 328 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
Too close to call: Tesla Model Y 100 vs Chevrolet Equinox 99.1 with these weights. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y scores 100 and the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox 99.1. 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 Chevrolet Equinox or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
2027 Chevrolet Equinox: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Tesla Model Y: 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 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins: it is rated 114 combined against 108 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and goes 9 miles further on a charge (328 against 319 miles of EPA range). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and the same EPA fuel cost ($700 a year).