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| AWD | Drive Train | FWD |
A midsize SUV is a good option for families on the go. Between road trips for travel sports, grocery shopping, or family vacations, this type of vehicle has become the standard choice for many families. The Chevrolet Equinox is a strong choice for these families. It has been on the market since 2005 and has since gained quite a following. In fact, it’s one of the most popular midsize SUVs on the market. Not only does the Equinox have a dynamic exterior look, but it offers solid performance. Now, the 2024 Chevy Equinox has hit the showrooms, and it has generated a large amount of buzz among buyers. The new Chevy Equinox has a ton of features that make it a top choice, and it’s also a spacious model. Overall, the new Equinox has much to offer practically any buyer searching for a quality SUV. Be sure to stop by McCluskey Chevrolet today to try one out. One of the biggest competitors to the Equinox is the 2024 Honda CR-V, despite the fact that it has been around longer. Like the Equinox, it’s also a midsize SUV with much to offer. Comparing the 2024 Chevy Equinox vs 2024 Honda CR-V can help a buyer weigh his or her options.
The new CR-V has some great features and also has an advanced and spacious interior. However, the Chevy Equinox beats it in quite a few ways. This is particularly the case because the Chevy Equinox is a much more modern option that has managed to keep up with the times. Additionally, many buyers feel that the Equinox is a much better-looking vehicle than the Honda CR-V. Beauty isn't everything, but it is something.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has much to offer when it comes to overall performance. The midsize Chevy SUV has a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 175 hp. Its torque is 203 lb-ft at 2000-4000 RPMs, compared to the CR-V's 179 lb-ft. The higher an engine's torque, the stronger the rotational force that is transferred to the wheels. Torque this much stronger translates to quicker acceleration, higher load capacity, and more powerful hill-climbing. Regarding transmission, this SUV uses a six-speed hydra-matic with front and all-wheel drive configurations. Many people will appreciate that this vehicle has automatic stop and start, which helps conserve fuel and driving noise, among other things.
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is among the automaker’s fastest SUVs. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in six seconds—a more than respectable time. This makes it a pretty swift SUV, partly due to its turbocharged engine. Regarding fuel economy, you can expect the front-wheel drive models to average 26 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. The all-wheel drive versions average 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.
The 2024 Honda CR-V comes with options for the engine. The standard setup is a 1.5-liter VTEC engine with a maximum output of 190 hp and a torque of 179 lb-ft. This is a front-wheel drive SUV that uses a continuously variable transmission, or CVT. This transmission type does not have a fixed number of gears, so it can offer a smoother transition as it changes gear ratios. Of course, not everyone likes the CVT, so the Equinox wins this round.
Though a separate vehicle, people should also note that there is a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV. The front-wheel drive version has a maximum output of 210 hp and a torque of 242 lb-ft. However, the all-wheel drive version produces a max hp of 290—more than the CR-V hybrid—and a torque of 346 lb-ft. These vehicles also offer impressive range and charging—300 miles in front-wheel drive and 280 miles in all-wheel drive. This is accomplished through regenerative braking, where the kinetic energy of the moving car—which would typically be discharged as heat from the brakes—is recaptured by the electrical system, much like a generator. The energy can then be reused to drive the vehicle. Once you've finished your trip, every ten minutes of charging equates to 70 more miles in range once you hit the road again. There are more than 134,000 public chargers available if your battery runs low. Once you get home, you can completely recharge your battery within 24 hours.
The 2024 Honda CR-V offers a hybrid setup, which the Sport and Sport Touring trims use. Honda estimates that 50% of this generation of CR-Vs will be hybrid electrical vehicles. The CR-V's 2.0-liter engine combines with two electric motors to produce 204 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque. The Sport trim can be either front or all-wheel drive, but the Sport Touring comes standard as all-wheel drive. Both trims are comparable in speed and handling.
Regarding fuel economy, the 2024 CR-V averages 28 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway for the front-wheel drive, non-hybrid versions. The all-wheel drive models average a combined 29 MPG. Of course, the hybrid trims are the best in this regard. You can expect to get 43 MPG in the city and 36 on the highway with front-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive figures aren’t far off from this figure—40 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.
The interior is one of the many highlights of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. This is mainly the case because it has tons of space for both front and rear-seat passengers. Front seat passengers can expect 40 inches of legroom, and passengers in back, about an inch less. Perhaps less important in the grand scheme of things, but still very satisfying is the generous number of cupholders. What also makes this an excellent interior for an SUV is that it’s wonderfully made and uses durable materials, which means it should look great for years to come. Luckily, there is also a decent amount of storage behind the rear seats—almost 40 cu.ft.
Regarding interior technology, this SUV comes standard with a seven-inch touchscreen unit. However, there is also an option to upgrade it to an eight-inch screen. The system uses Chevrolet’s Mylink interface. This is an attractive setup because it sits on top of the dashboard; it’s both easy to use and responsive. It provides a Wi-Fi hotspot, and as expected, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are compatible.
The 2024 CR-V has a comparable interior, with just under 40 cu.ft. of cargo space, 60/40 folding back seats, and seating for five. It provides great views, has body-stabilizing front seats and an available Bose sound system. Passengers have a comfortable 40 inches of legroom.
Of course, both the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and the new CR-V are brand-new vehicles. This means these latest models don’t have predicted reliability ratings from J.D. Power yet. However, based on the ratings from the 2023 models, it’s easy to say that they are similar in this regard. The 2023 Honda CR-V received an 82 out of 100 predicted reliability rating from J.D. Power. Though great, the Equinox received a better 90 out of 100 rating.
Regarding safety, the 2024 Equinox has much to offer as it comes with Chevy Safety Assist technology, which includes six features to keep people inside and outside the car safe—Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator, and Intellibeam Auto High Beams. In addition to the features that come with Chevy Safety Assist, the Equinox has a host of other standard safety features, including an HD rear vision camera, rear seat reminder, and teen driver technology.
Of course, the CR-V also offers safety features, including adaptive cruise control, a traffic sign recognition system, a road departure mitigation system, and a multi-angle rearview camera to help drivers not back into other cars while parking.
The 2024 Honda CR-V and the new Chevrolet Equinox both have much to offer the SUV-buying public. However, they are also two different SUVs in most ways that matter. The Chevy Equinox is, in many ways, the more modern of the two SUVs. It’s fun to drive and also serves as an exciting option for people in search of a smaller SUV. The Honda CR-V gives you excellent gas mileage, proven reliability, and excellent safety features.
Price-wise, the two SUVs are pretty similar, with the Honda CR-V being a tad more expensive. The CR-V has a starting price tag of around $29,500, whereas the Equinox costs about $27,995 for the base trim.[a] Both vehicles will surely be a common sight on the road in the coming months as the previous models have had strong sales.
Overall, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has a lot for any buyer to love. It’s a fun vehicle to drive, has a solid interior, and has many advanced safety and technological features. It is such a modern SUV that it sets the tone for what many families want from their vehicles. Of course, it also doesn’t hurt that it has an attractive exterior that stands out from the rest.
*Images, fuel economy, and other stats, may reflect higher trim levels, options, or features that may result in a higher cost from the starting MSRP.
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