2025 Chevy Equinox vs 2025 Honda CR-V

April 14th, 2025 by

If you’re in the market for a compact SUV, you might be looking at either the Chevrolet Equinox or the Honda CR-V. How do these two vehicles compare? I’m glad you asked; let’s take a look.

Key Takeaways:

2025 Chevy Equinox Exterior
  • The Chevy Equinox and Honda CR-V are both roomy and comfortable, but the Equinox has more interior color options to choose from.
  • The Chevy Equinox and Honda CR-V have good fuel economy.
  • The Chevy Equinox is more budget-friendly than the Honda CR-V.

Which one has more interior space, the Equinox or the CR-V?

2025 Chevy Equinox Technology

The Chevy Equinox and the Honda CR-V are very similar in size comparison and wheelbase height. Both of these compact SUVs seat five people and boast comfortable interiors. These SUVs typically only vary about an inch in length, width, and height as well as sharing similar interior space.

The cargo room in the CR-V LX is 39.3 cubic feet compared to the Equinox, which has 29.8 cubic feet. While in the Honda you have two color cloth options (black or gray) for the interior, in the Equinox, you can choose from three interior options, including a black cloth or black or gray leatherette option. You can complement the interior with exterior colors, choosing between six colors for the Equinox or eight colors for the CR-V.

Which SUV is more fuel-efficient, the Honda CR-V or the Chevy Equinox?

2025 Chevy Equinox Interior

Both of these vehicles have agreeable fuel efficiencies. The Honda CR-V gets 28 miles per gallon in the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway. Its front-wheel drive drivetrain gives you 190 lb horsepower @ 6,000 rpm with 179 lb-ft of torque.

Meanwhile the Chevy Equinox has a comparative fuel economy, with its front-wheel drive drivetrain giving you 175 lb horsepower @ 5,600 rpm and 184 lb-ft torque. You’ll find the acceleration perfectly acceptable to get around town, going from zero to sixty in approximately 8.6 seconds. Each of these vehicles have 1.5L 4 cylinder Turbo CVT engines to give you a pleasant driving experience.

What is the price difference between the Chevy Equinox and the Honda CR-V?

As usual with the Chevy Equinox, you’ll find the latest installment to be quite reasonably priced. The LT trim starts in the upper $20k, with the RT and Active trims being just a bit more, making it a very budget friendly option. At Raceway Chevrolet in Bethlehem, you’ll find haggle-free pricing for your Chevy Equinox. Both the Chevy Equinox and Honda CR-V are affordable small SUVs. The Honda CR-V is a bit higher priced, starting at about $30k.

Final Thoughts

In summary, the Chevy Equinox and the Honda CR-V are both small SUVs that are roomy and comfortable, with good fuel economy. You’ll find the Equinox to be more budget-friendly with a lower starting price. Contact the good folks at Raceway Chevrolet to get started on your new car journey today.