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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Tahoe contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Equinox and the Chevrolet Tahoe.

When we compare the Chevrolet Equinox's and the Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Equinox has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Tahoe have the same Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Equinox's and the Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Equinox is a better car than the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Pricing: A used 2026 Chevrolet Equinox ranges from $26,999 to $37,336 while a used 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe is priced between $63,964 to $88,278. For a new model, the Chevrolet Equinox's price is between $29,089 and $38,687, with the Chevrolet Tahoe priced between $58,683 and $91,246.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Equinox loses 49.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Tahoe loses 53.2 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Equinox retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Equinox is 7.8 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Tahoe's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Equinox being ranked 10 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 6 out of 12 Best Large SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.7 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Equinox’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Tahoe base engine makes 355 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Tahoe, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Equinox, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Equinox has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Tahoe, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

29089 - 38687

Starting MSRP:

28700

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

29401

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24635 - 34995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

58683 - 91246

Starting MSRP:

53000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

67138

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

53000 - 101945

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

31731

Price Range:

26999 - 37336

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

33932

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31731 - 35755

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

75303

Price Range:

63964 - 88278

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

80211

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

71641 - 90487

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

14321

Depreciation %:

0.49897709

Resale Value $:

14379

Residual Value %:

0.50102291

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

0.45209006

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.32910269 - 0.51594441

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

28288

Depreciation %:

0.53372982

Resale Value $:

24712

Residual Value %:

0.46627018

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)

0.56272363

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)

0.47365125 - 0.60547456

Chevrolet Equinox Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Equinox

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.4

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.173

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

8.8 - 11.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.291



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.596375795324569

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.5 - 6.4

Chevrolet Equinox Rankings

Best Small SUVs for the Money

5 / 18

Most Affordable Small SUVs

5 / 18

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

7 / 13

Most Reliable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

9 / 56

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

9 / 20

Best Family Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

9 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

10 / 20

Best Small SUVs

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

10 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

15 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

16 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

17 / 56

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

30 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

40 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

46 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

47 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

49 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

52 / 67

Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

1 / 10

Most Affordable Large SUVs

1 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

2 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 5

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

3 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

3 / 12

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

3 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 5

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Most Reliable Large SUVs

5 / 12

Best Large SUVs

6 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

6 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

7 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

9 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

9 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

10 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

10 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

12 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 30

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

26 / 34

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels

ACTIV, LT, RS

Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels

Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Police, Premier, RST, Special Service, Z71

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

175 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

203 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

355 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6000 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


15 / 20 / 17

Range (city/hwy):

360 / 480 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.8 inches

Cargo Space:

29.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

63.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

134.1 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

65.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.6 inches

Cargo Space:

70.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

125.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

193.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3428 lbs

Width:

74.9 inches

Height:

65.6 inches

Length:

183.2 inches

Wheelbase:

107.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5554 lbs

Width:

81 inches

Height:

75.8 inches

Length:

211.3 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 inches

Wheel Type:

polished aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

275/55R20SL

Exterior Colors

Black

Mosaic Black Metallic

Blue

Lakeshore Blue Metallic

Gray

Sterling Gray Metallic

Green

Cacti Green

Red

Radiant Red Tintcoat

White

Summit White

Silver

Not available

Yellow

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Dark Blue Metallic / Lakeshore Blue Metallic / MSP Blue

Gray

Dark Ash Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic

Green

Woodland Green

Red

Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red

White

Summit White

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

Yellow

Wheatland Yellow

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Artemis Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Gray

Not available

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