Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Explorer
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The key differences
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 400 hp, 167 hp more than the Chevrolet Equinox's best.
The Ford Explorer is 411 mm (16 in) longer than the Chevrolet Equinox.
Typical kerb weights are 2,006 kg for the Ford Explorer and 1,645 kg for the Chevrolet Equinox.
In the US, the Chevrolet Equinox has the better EPA rating at up to 109 mpg combined, against 24 mpg for the Ford Explorer.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 233 hp (174 kW) | 272–400 hp (203–298 kW) |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 420–563 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9–8.1 s | 5.2–7.8 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 200–256 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | — | — |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | — |
| US combined economy | 26–109 mpg | 19–24 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | 288–319 mi | — |
| Length | 4,652 mm (183 in) | 5,063 mm (199 in) |
| Width | 1,843 mm (73 in) | 2,004 mm (79 in) |
| Height | 1,661 mm (65 in) | 1,778 mm (70 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm (107 in) | 3,025 mm (119 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,645 kg (3,627 lb) | 2,006 kg (4,422 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |