Compare 2018 Toyota RAV4 vs 2018 Chevy Equinox

2018 Toyota RAV4 vs 2018 Chevy Equinox

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Compact crossover SUVs give you a lot to like, including good interior space, nimble handling and thrifty fuel economy. Two leading examples are the 2018 Toyota RAV4 and the Chevy Equinox. Both offer sharp styling, comfortable ride and handling, and many hi-tech features. We urge you to compare their specs and test-drive them, because we?re confident you?ll prefer the RAV4 as the better vehicle and the better value.

Engines

The standard engine in the 2018 RAV4 is a 2.5-liter I-4 with 176 horsepower. The Equinox base engine is a 1.5-liter turbo-4 putting out 170 horsepower, and Chevy is promising more engines later this year. RAV4 also offers an AWD hybrid powerplant with a 2.5-liter I-4 engine and two electric motors for a combined output of 194 horsepower, 206 lb-ft of torque and fuel economy of 34 city/30 highway mpg. Equinox does not offer a hybrid model.

Safety Features

The 2018 RAV4 receives the Toyota Safety Sense-P package as standard equipment on all trim levels. The package includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pedestrian Detection, Collision-Mitigation Braking and Auto High Beams. Equinox also offers some of these features, but only as an option package on its highest trim level. RAV4 also offers front and rear parking sensors, rearview camera, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic detection, as well as an available Bird?s-Eye monitor with a 360-degree view.

Dimensions

The Chevy Equinox was downsized for 2018. The 2018 RAV4 is longer, taller, lighter and has a larger fuel capacity. The RAV4 interior features more rear headroom (+0.4 inches), front legroom (+1.7 inches), and front shoulder room (+0.1 inches). In addition, the RAV4 provides 73.4 cubic feet of cargo space, compared to 63.5 for the Equinox. RAV4 has a tighter turning circle, 34.8 vs 37.4 feet.

You are invited to take a test-drive of the 2018 RAV4 at our Toyota dealership. Stop in today and experience our unsurpassed customer service, where your satisfaction is our top priority.

* 2018 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
** MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $895 for Cars (Yaris, Yaris iA, 86, RAV4, RAV4 iM, Camry, Camry HV, Prius LB, Prius c, Prius v, Prius Prime, Mirai, Avalon, Avalon HV), $995 for Small/Medium Trucks, SUVs and Van (C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, 4Runner, Sienna, Tacoma), $1,295 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,295 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Actual dealer price will vary.