2017 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
In comparing the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON's and the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON is a better car than the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
2017 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Pricing
A used 2017 Hyundai TUCSON ranges from $13,461 to $21,691 while a used 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is priced between $10,994 to $20,598.
2017 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON loses 41.6 percent of its value and the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox loses 47.6 percent of its value. This means the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON retains 6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
2017 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.5 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Equinox's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai TUCSON being ranked 9 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Chevrolet Equinox being ranked 7 out of 19. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the Hyundai TUCSON is ranked 21 and the Chevrolet Equinox is ranked 17. The Hyundai TUCSON is also ranked 21 out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs while the Chevrolet Equinox is ranked 18 out of 56.
2017 Hyundai TUCSON vs. 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai TUCSON is 8.0 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Equinox the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai TUCSON a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Equinox.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON’s base engine makes 164 horsepower, and the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox base engine makes 182 horsepower. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 492 miles. The Equinox is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 583 miles.This gives the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and front leg room. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2017 Hyundai TUCSON and 2017 Chevrolet Equinox are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has higher safety ratings than the 2017 Hyundai TUCSON, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.61 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
13461 - 21691
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415854
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
10994 - 20598
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.476162
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.481138 / 10
Reliability:
8.033413 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.259381 / 10
Reliability:
7.878144 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
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51 out of / 66Summary Review
The Hyundai Tucson is a five-passenger SUV with an upscale cabin and plenty of room for cargo and people. The current Tucson was redesigned for the 2022 model year, with new models costing an average of $29,524 and 3-year-old models averaging $20,667.
Summary Review
The Chevrolet equinox is a compact five-person SUV with a comfortable interior and a smooth ride. The current Equinox was redesigned for the 2018 model year, with new models costing an average of $28,912 and 3-year-old models averaging $21,742.
Pros and Cons
- High quality cabin materials
- Plenty of standard safety equipment
- Comfortable ride
- Tricky capacitive infotainment controls
- No volume knob
- No wireless Apple CarPlay with large screen
Pros and Cons
- Intuitive infotainment system
- Comfortable and spacious interior
- High predicted reliability
- Mediocre interior quality
- Only one powertrain
- Low on cargo space
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
Eco, Limited, Night, SE, SE Plus, Sport, Value
2017 Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels
L, LS, LT, Premier
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.61 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
164 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
377 / 492 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 583 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
31 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
176.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3764 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
187.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17