2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

2025 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,600 to $35,000
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2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,300 to $48,650
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 277 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.2 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Chevrolet Equinox, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Equinox.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Equinox as you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Hyundai Santa Fe, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Equinox is about the same width as the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Chevrolet Equinox is slightly shorter than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Equinox has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Utility
The Chevrolet Equinox has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making the Hyundai Santa Fe the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Equinox has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe.