2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 100 to 67.9, on fuel & range.
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 Volkswagen Atlas
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Atlas, is EPA-rated at 25 mp…
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
Clear winThe Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 100 to 67.9, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Volkswagen Atlasoverall 67.9 | 2027 Chevrolet Equinoxoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 25 | 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 | 67.9 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen Atlas: 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 is rated 108 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,700).
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 | Volkswagen Atlas | 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, NCAPVolkswagen Atlas
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Equinox
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Volkswagen Atlas | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $29,000 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $29,000 – $44,095 7 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Atlas | Equinox EV FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 25 | 108 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $700 |
| EV range | — | 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 Volkswagen Atlas or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 100 to 67.9, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox scores 100 and the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas 67.9. 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 2027 Volkswagen Atlas or the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
2027 Volkswagen Atlas: 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 Volkswagen Atlas and the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox wins: it is rated 108 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,700). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.