2021 Toyota RAV4 vs Chevy Equinox
When you’re on the search for a highly capable SUV for your commutes around the Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna, FL, area, you’re probably looking for something with advanced performance, technology, and safety features. Two models you may be considering are the Toyota RAV4 and the Chevy Equinox, but ultimately which one is the right choice for you?
Here at Daytona Toyota, we’re dedicated to helping our drivers every single step of the way through their car buying journey, and we know that starts right here with the research process. Check out our Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevy Equinox review below to see how these two models stack up against each other!
Performance Capabilities
To get started, we’ll head right under the hood and check out the engines that power these SUVs.
With the 2021 RAV4, you’ll get a standard 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder engine, which puts out 203 horsepower. Over in the Equinox, the standard 1.5-liter Turbo 4-Cylinder engine falls short, providing just 170 horsepower.
With the RAV4, every trim level comes with three different drive modes: SPORT, ECO, and NORMAL. There’s also an available Multi-terrain Select mode dial, with MUD & SAND, ROCK & DIRT, SNOW, and NORMAL modes, as well as Downhill Assist Control. This means you’ll be able to easily maintain stability control during your off-roading adventures, or during a rainstorm. The Chevy Equinox does not offer a similar system.
Interior Cabin Comfort and Dimensions
Now, we’ll head right inside and take a look at just how much interior cabin space you’ll get.
Both SUVs can fit up to five, but with the RAV4, second-row riders will get 39.5 inches of headroom, and 56.4 inches of shoulder room, while the Equinox once again falls short delivering just 38.5 inches of headroom, and 55.5 inches of shoulder room. Riders in the RAV4 will have much more room to stretch out and relax.
2021 Toyota RAV4 |
vs |
2021 Chevy Equinox |
37.6 cubic feet |
Cargo Volume (behind 2nd-row seats) |
29.9 cubic feet |
69.8 cubic feet |
Cargo Volume (behind 1st-row seats) |
63.9 cubic feet |
When it comes storage room, the RAV4 once again beats out the Equinox, proving 69.8 cubic feet of cargo volume, which is much more than the Equinox model’s 63.9 cubic feet of cargo room. This means you’ll be able to easily pack away sporting equipment, groceries, luggage, and small furniture.
The Verdict: Toyota RAV4 vs Chevy Equinox
While both vehicles may be a decent choice for your commutes all around the Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna, Florida, area, it’s clear the Toyota RAV4 outperforms the Chevy Equinox in crucial categories like performance capability and interior cabin space.
Here at Daytona Toyota we’re dedicated to helping our drivers every step of the way through their car buying journeys. For more information or to schedule your next test drive, give us a call or stop by our showroom today!
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