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Configuration-aware comparison

2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2026 Honda CR-V

Choose the CR-V for efficiency and space: the gas model is rated 28/33 mpg, the hybrid 43/36, and it has about 39.3 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Choose the Equinox for a lower starting price and generous standard equipment, at 26/29 mpg with front-wheel drive and about 29.9 cubic feet of cargo.

Checked Aug. 17, 2026United States specifications5 linked sources

Which to choose, and why

Fuel economy

Every 2026 Equinox has a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder making up to 175 horsepower, and MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) lists up to 184 pound-feet of torque in front-wheel drive and 203 with all-wheel drive. The EPA rates it at 26 city and 29 highway mpg with front-wheel drive and 25/29 with all-wheel drive. The CR-V's gas engine is also a 1.5-liter turbo, rated 28/33 with front-wheel drive and 27/31 with all-wheel drive, and the two-liter hybrid is rated 43 city and 36 highway with front-wheel drive. Reed Chevrolet (opens in a new tab), a Chevrolet dealer, concedes the CR-V wins on hybrid efficiency; Chevrolet has no hybrid Equinox, so a buyer who wants one has to choose the Honda.

Space

The CR-V has the larger cargo area. Reed Chevrolet lists 39.3 cubic feet behind the CR-V's second row against 29.9 for the Equinox, with the hybrid holding slightly less than the gas model. MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) agrees on the direction: second-row legroom in the Equinox compares favorably with the 2025 RAV4 and Rogue, but cargo capacity does not. Passenger room is the Equinox's strong point and the trunk is its weak one.

Price and equipment

MotorTrend calls the Equinox great value for its standard features and available packages, including a wireless charging pad, ventilated front seats, a power driver's seat and heated rear seats, and suggests skipping the premium paint and panoramic sunroof to keep the price under $40,000. Reed Chevrolet says the Equinox's lower starting price leaves more room in the budget for options. The CR-V Hybrid is the costlier route: Reed puts the hybrid step at roughly $2,000 over the gas model.

Dependability and warranty, and who is saying it

Lithia's comparison tool (opens in a new tab), run by a dealer group that sells Chevrolet, cites J.D. Power's 2025 survey of three-year-old vehicles to say Chevrolet is more dependable than Honda, notes the Equinox's corrosion warranty runs a year longer, and says the CR-V's turbo engine needs premium for maximum efficiency. Weigh those as dealer-supplied claims. The CR-V's reputation for holding value and its hybrid are the usual reasons owners cross-shop it, so check the model-year recalls and owner complaints on the pages linked below before deciding.

Questions buyers ask

Is there an Equinox hybrid to compare with the CR-V Hybrid?

No. Every 2026 Equinox uses the turbocharged 1.5-liter gas engine, per MotorTrend (opens in a new tab); the CR-V is the one of the two with a hybrid.

Which has more cargo space, the Equinox or the CR-V?

The CR-V, at 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row against 29.9 for the Equinox, according to Reed Chevrolet (opens in a new tab).

Decision fieldChevrolet EquinoxHonda CR-V

Power175 hp190 / 204 hp

DrivetrainFWD / AWDFWD / AWD

Trim map3 published positions7 published positions

Seating55

Powertrain contextEngine: 1.5L turbo I-4 · Output: 175 hpEngine: 1.5L turbo (gas) / hybrid system · Gas output: 190 hp

Towing contextChevrolet rates the Equinox to tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped with available all-wheel drive.Honda lists 1,500 pounds for gas trims and 1,000 pounds for hybrid trims.

Ranges and maximums describe family-level possibilities. Open each vehicle record before treating a number or feature as applicable to a particular trim.

What separates them

Four decisions that change the answer.

This comparison does not force a universal winner. It identifies the configuration question that matters for each use case.

Powertrain choice

Equinox uses one 175-hp turbo engine. CR-V separates a 190-hp gas system from a 204-hp hybrid system.

All-wheel drive

Both make AWD available, but CR-V makes it standard on TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid.

Towing

Both gas-model maximums reach 1,500 pounds under their stated conditions; CR-V hybrid trims are listed at 1,000 pounds.

Trim complexity

Equinox has three visual/equipment positions. CR-V’s seven-trim range also changes powertrain and AWD status.

Model-year note: the Chevrolet Equinox figures below come from EPA's 2027 records, the nearest model year EPA lists for it; the Honda CR-V figures below come from EPA's 2027 records, the nearest model year EPA lists for it.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Chevrolet Equinox: 4 records · Honda CR-V: 5 records.

Decision field	Chevrolet Equinox	Honda CR-V
Exact EPA records	4	5
Model / option labels	4	3
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	1.5L 4-cyl SIDI, Electric motor / not listed	1.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (A1), Automatic 8-spd	Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Fuel types	Electricity, Regular	Regular
EPA classes	Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD	Midsize Station Wagons, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Combined efficiency	26–108 MPG/MPGe	29–40 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	307–319 miles	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$700–2500 per year	$1600–2250 per year

Head to head

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Honda CR-V: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Chevrolet Equinox	Honda CR-V
Horsepower	175 hp	190 hp
Torque	203 lb-ft	179 lb-ft
Curb weight	3,583-3,629 lb	3,591-3,635 lb
Length	183.2 in	184.8 in
Wheelbase	107.5 in	106.3 in
Cargo volume	63.5 cu ft	76.5 cu ft
Towing capacity	n/a	1,500 lb
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2027 and 2026 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

On peak horsepower, the Honda CR-V leads: 190 hp against 175 hp.
On peak torque, the Chevrolet Equinox leads: 203 lb-ft against 179 lb-ft.
The Chevrolet Equinox is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 3,583 lb against 3,591 lb.
On length, the Honda CR-V leads: 184.8 in against 183.2 in.
On wheelbase, the Chevrolet Equinox leads: 107.5 in against 106.3 in.
On cargo volume, the Honda CR-V leads: 76.5 cu ft against 63.5 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Chevrolet Equinox and the Honda CR-V.

2027 Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox is a crossover SUV introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. It was intended to replace the North American Chevrolet Tracker and Chevrolet S-10 Blazer. The third-generation Equinox also replaced the first-generation Chevrolet Captiva.

Source: Chevrolet Equinox (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Owners filed 227 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about electrical system (75), unknown or other (49), power train (34).

2027 Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V (also sold as the Honda Breeze in China since 2019) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. Initial models of the CR-V were built using the same platform as the Civic. Honda began producing the CR-V in Japan and United Kingdom, for worldwide markets, adding North American manufacturing sites in the United States and Mexico in 2007, and Canada in 2012.

Sales: Honda CR-V overtook Ford F-series pickup and Toyota RAV4 to be the best selling vehicle in the US in the first half of 2026.

Source: Honda CR-V (Wikipedia)

Safety. The 1997–2001 model tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIFHS) was the LX model with standard driver and passenger airbags. The car's structure received an acceptable rating, and the overall car received a marginal rating — as the dummy's left leg would have been broken.

Engines. The second generation CR-V, which went on sale on 13 November 2001, was a full redesign, based on the seventh generation Civic, and powered by the K24A1 engine, or the K20A4 engine in Southeast Asia.

NHTSA rated the 2025 Honda CR-V overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

October 2024, Steering. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox… Consequence: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
July 2024, Tires:Markings. Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CR-V vehicles. The tire identification number (TIN) is missing the four-digit date code. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic… Consequence: An owner whose TIN information is missing may not recognize that their vehicle is involved in a safety recall and continue to drive on recalled tires, increasing the risk of…

Owners filed 248 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda CR-V, most often about steering (51), unknown or other (50), forward collision avoidance (40).

Comparison answer desk

14 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or the 2027 Honda CR-V?

Efficiency

The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (67 vs. the 2027 Honda CR-V's 34.5 MPG/MPGe).