Ford Maverick vs. Chevrolet Equinox
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Maverick and Chevrolet Equinox 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 Ford Maverick and the Chevrolet Equinox.
When comparing the Ford Maverick's and the Chevrolet Equinox's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. The Chevrolet Equinox has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Maverick's and the Chevrolet Equinox's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Maverick ranges from $27,328 to $41,850 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is priced between $25,389 to $36,118. For a new model, the Ford Maverick's price is between $25,521 and $40,940, with the Chevrolet Equinox priced between $25,569 and $37,418.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Maverick loses 30.9 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Equinox loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford Maverick retains 14.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Equinox.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Maverick’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Equinox base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Maverick is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles. The Equinox is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Equinox the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Maverick the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Equinox, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear leg room. The Ford Maverick, a compact truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Equinox has higher safety ratings than the Ford Maverick, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,521 - $40,940
Starting MSRP:
$23,815
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$25,358
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$23,815 - $26,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,569 - $37,418
Starting MSRP:
$26,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$27,871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,860 - $30,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,640
Price Range:
$27,328 - $41,850
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$34,179
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$33,640 - $34,717
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4,322
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,212
# Good or Great Deals:
246
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,359
Price Range:
$25,389 - $36,118
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$33,244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,649 - $36,546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,579
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,635
# Good or Great Deals:
571
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,563
Depreciation %:
31.8%
Resale Value $:
$16,252
Residual Value %:
68.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
32.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
31.8% - 33.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,226
Depreciation %:
46%
Resale Value $:
$14,374
Residual Value %:
54%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
42%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29.1% - 47.3%
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Maverick
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Equinox
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
8.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
2.4 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Ford Maverick Rankings
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2 out of / 2Chevrolet Equinox Rankings
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53 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
54.4 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
Lariat, XL, XLT
Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels
LS, LT, Premier, RS
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1519 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
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
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):
380 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.3 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3525 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
199.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue Metallic
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray Metallic
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Lakeshore Blue Metallic / Riptide Blue Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Medium Ash Gray
