2026 Chevrolet
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2025 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 25 - 26 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.5 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.2 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Chevrolet Equinox offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Highlander.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Equinox and the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
The Toyota Highlander requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Chevrolet Equinox, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Equinox is a better financial choice over the Toyota Highlander, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Chevrolet Equinox is a little narrower than the Toyota Highlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
If you go with the Chevrolet Equinox, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Equinox has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Equinox does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Chevrolet Equinox seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander.
The Chevrolet Equinox has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.