Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. Chevrolet Equinox
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Chevrolet Equinox.
When comparing the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Chevrolet Equinox'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, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ 5's and the Chevrolet Equinox's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Equinox is a better car than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 ranges from $46,623 to $67,895 while a used 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is priced between $26,999 to $37,336. For a new model, the Hyundai IONIQ 5's price is between $43,966 and $60,545, with the Chevrolet Equinox priced between $29,089 and $38,687.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 loses 59.1 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Equinox loses 49.6 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Equinox retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Equinox base engine makes 175 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Equinox, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai IONIQ 5, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Chevrolet Equinox are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Chevrolet Equinox have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43966 - 60545
Starting MSRP:
42600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
39825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
33600 - 46000
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
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55168
Price Range:
46623 - 67895
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
44309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
34134 - 55168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2842
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90
# Good or Great Deals:
18
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:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
25394
Depreciation %:
0.59609795
Resale Value $:
17206
Residual Value %:
0.40390205
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.59524328
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.47039998 - 0.65529153
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
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ 5
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):
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.048037080175282
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 65Ranking
9 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 65Ranking
10 out of / 59Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
15 out of / 65Ranking
24 out of / 65Ranking
26 out of / 65Ranking
27 out of / 65Ranking
35 out of / 65Chevrolet Equinox Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 56Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 67Ranking
17 out of / 56Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
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26 out of / 67Ranking
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52 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels
Limited, N, Robotaxi, SE, SE Standard Range, SEL, XRT
Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels
ACTIV, LT, RS
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 100 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
245 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
63 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.7 hours (240V)
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
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
26.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.8 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4144 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black
Blue
Digital Teal / Lucid Blue
Gray
Cyber Gray
White
Atlas White
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
White
Summit White
Green
Cacti Green
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Artemis Gray
