2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

2025 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,600 to $35,000
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage

2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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MPG - City Info not available 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-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 187 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 183.2 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Equinox offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sportage, with comparable head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Equinox will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Equinox will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sportage.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Equinox is much wider than the Kia Sportage, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Equinox takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Sportage.

Performance
The Chevrolet Equinox has a little less horsepower than the Kia Sportage.

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 Kia Sportage.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Equinox and the Kia Sportage. The Chevrolet Equinox has less cargo space than the Kia Sportage, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.