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Chevrolet Equinox vs. 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 and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Equinox's and the Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a better car than the Chevrolet Equinox.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Pricing

For a new model, the Chevrolet Equinox's price is between $27,389 and $38,419, with the Chevrolet Tahoe priced between $61,684 and $87,803.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Equinox loses 47.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Tahoe loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Tahoe retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Equinox.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Equinox is 8.3 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Tahoe's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Equinox being ranked 7 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 3 out of 6 Best 6-seater SUVs.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Equinox is 7.9 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Tahoe the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Equinox.

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 head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings Comparison

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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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$27,389 - $38,419

Used Asking Price:

$28,508 - $38,251

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

47.6%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$61,684 - $87,803

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.1%

Chevrolet Equinox Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

6.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Chevrolet Equinox Rankings

Best American Small SUVs

2 / 5

Most Affordable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best American Crossover SUVs

6 / 22

Best Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best American 5-seater SUVs

8 / 22

Safest Crossover SUVs

9 / 66

Best Small SUVs for the Money

9 / 11

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

10 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

13 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

15 / 26

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

15 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

16 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs

16 / 55

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

17 / 62

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

17 / 53

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

17 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

18 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

21 / 55

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

24 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

28 / 66

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

28 / 55

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

29 / 55

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 66

Best 5-seater SUVs for Towing

33 / 55

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

34 / 55

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

38 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

41 / 66

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

41 / 55

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

43 / 55

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

45 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

47 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

51 / 66

Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 30

Most Comfortable 8-seater SUVs

1 / 16

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

1 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

1 / 10

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

1 / 10

Most Affordable Large SUVs

1 / 8

6-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 6

6-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 6

Best 6-seater SUVs for Tall People

1 / 6

Best 6-seater SUVs for Towing

1 / 6

Most Comfortable 6-seater SUVs

1 / 6

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

2 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 16

Best 8-seater SUVs for Tall People

2 / 16

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 10

Best American 8-seater SUVs

2 / 7

Best American Large SUVs

2 / 7

6-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 6

Best American 6-seater SUVs

2 / 3

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

3 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 16

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 10

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 10

Safest Large SUVs

3 / 10

Best Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 7

Best 6-seater SUVs

3 / 6

Best Off-road 6-seater SUVs

3 / 6

Best 8-seater SUVs for Towing

4 / 16

Best American SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 13

Best Large SUVs

4 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Towing

4 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs

4 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

5 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 30

8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 16

Most Affordable 6-seater SUVs

5 / 5

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

6 / 30

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 30

Best 8-seater SUVs

7 / 16

Most Affordable 8-seater SUVs

8 / 15

Best Off-road Large SUVs

8 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 30

Best Off-road 8-seater SUVs

10 / 16

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

12 / 16

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 26

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels

LS, LT, Premier, 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

175 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

203 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

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

0.053 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

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


26 / 31 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

387 / 462 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

29.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

63.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

133.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

66 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

42 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.8 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:

3274 lbs

Width:

72.6 inches

Height:

65.4 inches

Length:

183.1 inches

Wheelbase:

107.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5542 lbs

Width:

81 inches

Height:

75.8 inches

Length:

210.7 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

275/55R20

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