Chevrolet Equinox vs Tesla Model Y

Chevrolet Equinox
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Tesla Model Y
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The key differences

The Tesla Model Y is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 618 hp, 385 hp more than the Chevrolet Equinox's best.

The Tesla Model Y is 145 mm (6 in) longer than the Chevrolet Equinox.

Typical kerb weights are 1,921 kg for the Tesla Model Y and 1,645 kg for the Chevrolet Equinox.

In the US, the Tesla Model Y has the better EPA rating at up to 138 mpg combined, against 109 mpg for the Chevrolet Equinox.

Specifications side by side

Chevrolet Equinox and Tesla Model Y side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year. Electric power is the EU rated (30-minute) figure, below peak power.
SpecChevrolet EquinoxTesla Model Y
Body styleSUVSUV
On sale since——
Power233 hp (174 kW)153–618 hp (114–461 kW)
Torque350 Nm440–559 Nm
0–100 km/h7.9–8.1 s3.5–5.9 s
Top speed210 km/h201–250 km/h
Engines in Europe—10
Best economy (Europe)——
US combined economy26–109 mpg104–138 mpg
Electric range (US)288–319 mi277–357 mi
Length4,652 mm (183 in)4,797 mm (189 in)
Width1,843 mm (73 in)1,920 mm (76 in)
Height1,661 mm (65 in)1,624 mm (64 in)
Wheelbase2,725 mm (107 in)2,890 mm (114 in)
Kerb weight1,645 kg (3,627 lb)1,921 kg (4,235 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesEurope, United States

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