Chevy Equinox vs Honda CR-V: 2027 Equinox vs 2027 CR-V Compared
Last updated: October 19, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
Shopping compact SUVs in Denver? The 2027 Chevy Equinox and 2027 Honda CR-V both seat five and offer all-wheel drive. The Equinox starts at a lower price and comes with larger standard screens. The CR-V answers with more cargo room, higher EPA ratings and a hybrid option the Equinox doesn’t offer. Here’s how the two compare on price, space, fuel economy, tech and safety, using each maker’s published figures.
Quick Verdict
The 2027 Equinox is the value pick. The LT starts at $29,300, $2,220 below the CR-V LX, and every Equinox has an 11.3-inch touchscreen, an 11-inch driver display, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and Blind Zone Steering Assist. The 2027 CR-V is the space and efficiency pick. It has 9.5 more cubic feet behind the rear seat, EPA ratings of 30 mpg combined as a gas model and 40 mpg as a hybrid, and a 5-star NHTSA overall rating. If you haul a lot or drive long distances, the CR-V earns its higher price. If you want a lower price and larger standard screens, start with the Equinox.
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Equinox vs CR-V: How They Match Up
Price is the Equinox’s clearest edge. The LT FWD starts at $29,300 and the CR-V LX 2WD at $31,520. Chevrolet’s $1,995 destination charge is $445 higher than Honda’s $1,550, so with destination the gap is $1,775 ($31,295 vs $33,070). With AWD, the Equinox LT starts at $31,300 and the CR-V LX at $33,020 ($33,295 vs $34,570 with destination). The Equinox uses a 175-hp 1.5L turbo with an 8-speed automatic and up to 203 lb-ft of torque (AWD). The gas CR-V makes 190 hp and 179 lb-ft through a CVT.
The CR-V is the roomier SUV. Gas trims have 39.3 cu ft behind the rear seat and 76.5 cu ft with it folded, vs 29.8 and 63.5 cu ft in the Equinox. Rear legroom is 41.0 inches vs 39.9. The CR-V also wins on fuel. EPA rates the gas CR-V 2WD at 30 mpg combined and the Sport Hybrid 2WD at 40 mpg, vs 27 mpg for the Equinox FWD and 26 mpg for AWD.
Max towing is even for gas models. Both are rated up to 1,500 lbs: the Equinox needs AWD and proper equipment (FWD is rated 800 lbs), and Honda says towing requires accessory equipment. CR-V hybrids are rated 1,000 lbs. Ground clearance is close: 8.05 to 8.20 inches for the Equinox and 7.8 (2WD) or 8.2 inches (AWD) for the CR-V. On safety, NHTSA gives the 2027 CR-V a 5-star overall rating. It has not rated the 2027 Equinox yet, and the 2026 Equinox has no overall rating, though it earned 5 stars in side crash tests.
2027 Equinox vs 2027 CR-V Specs
| Spec | 2027 Chevy Equinox | 2027 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (FWD/2WD) | $29,300 (LT) | $31,520 (LX) |
| Starting MSRP (AWD) | $31,300 (LT) | $33,020 (LX) |
| Destination charge | $1,995 | $1,550 |
| Price with destination (FWD/2WD) | $31,295 | $33,070 |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 190 hp (gas); 204 hp (hybrid system) |
| Torque (gas) | 184 lb-ft (FWD); 203 lb-ft (AWD) | 179 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | CVT (gas); Direct Drive Unit (hybrid) |
| EPA combined mpg (FWD/2WD) | 27 | 30 (gas); 40 (hybrid) |
| EPA combined mpg (AWD) | 26 | 29 (gas); 35–37 (hybrid) |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs (AWD, properly equipped); 800 lbs (FWD) | 1,500 lbs (gas); 1,000 lbs (hybrid) |
| Cargo behind rear seat | 29.8 cu ft | 39.3 cu ft (gas); 36.3 cu ft (hybrid; 34.7 Sport Touring) |
| Max cargo | 63.5 cu ft | 76.5 cu ft (gas); 71.8 cu ft (hybrid) |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 41.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.05–8.20 in | 7.8 in (2WD); 8.2 in (AWD) |
| Touchscreen / driver display | 11.3 in / 11 in | 9 in / 7 in (10.2 in on EX-L, TrailSport, Sport-L, Sport Touring) |
| NHTSA overall rating | Not yet rated (2027); no overall rating (2026) | 5 stars (2027) |
Sources: Chevrolet.com and Chevrolet Build & Price (ZIP 80226), Honda’s 2027 CR-V pricing and specifications releases, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA, checked October 19, 2026. Prices are starting MSRP excluding destination unless noted; Honda adds $455 for premium colors. Equinox torque is 184 lb-ft with FWD and 203 lb-ft with AWD. Bold marks the better figure.
By the Numbers
EPA combined fuel economy (FWD/2WD)
fueleconomy.gov ratings. Chevrolet does not offer a hybrid Equinox.
Cargo space behind the rear seat
The CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid has 34.7 cu ft.
Torque, gas models
Want a Hybrid? CR-V Hybrid vs Gas Equinox
Chevrolet doesn’t offer a hybrid Equinox. If fuel economy is your priority, the CR-V Sport Hybrid starts at $36,030 (2WD) and is EPA rated at 40 mpg combined, or 37 mpg with AWD. That’s $6,730 more than an Equinox LT FWD before destination. Its hybrid system makes 204 hp, and Honda covers the high-voltage battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles.
Based on EPA combined ratings, the Equinox FWD uses about 37 gallons of fuel per 1,000 miles and the CR-V Sport Hybrid 2WD about 25. How quickly that difference covers the higher price depends on how far you drive. If you want an electrified Chevy in this size, the Equinox EV is a separate model; see our Chevy Equinox EV guide.
Reasons to Choose Each
Why choose the 2027 Equinox
- Lower price: $29,300 vs $31,520 to start, and $1,775 less with destination.
- Standard 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in (service plan required) and an 11-inch driver display.
- Heated front seats, heated steering wheel, remote start and Adaptive Cruise Control on every trim.
- Blind Zone Steering Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Braking standard on the LT.
- Up to 203 lb-ft of torque with AWD, plus 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance.
Why choose the 2027 CR-V
- More cargo room: 39.3 cu ft behind the rear seat and 76.5 cu ft max (gas).
- Higher EPA ratings: 30 mpg combined (gas 2WD) and 40 mpg (hybrid 2WD).
- A hybrid lineup, including the AWD TrailSport Hybrid with all-terrain tires.
- A 5-star NHTSA overall rating for 2027.
- More rear legroom (41.0 vs 39.9 inches) and 190 hp from the gas engine.
Interior and Technology
Every 2027 Equinox has an 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, an 11-inch Driver Information Center, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Google built-in features require a service plan. Wireless charging is standard on ACTIV and RS and part of the LT’s $2,050 Convenience Package II. Chevy Safety Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking are standard on every trim. The $1,140 Safety and Technology Package adds HD Surround Vision, a Rear Camera Mirror and the new Interior Camera.
The CR-V has a standard 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Qi wireless charger. LX, EX and Sport Hybrid trims use a 7-inch meter; EX-L and up get a 10.2-inch digital cluster. Google built-in is limited to the Sport Touring Hybrid. Honda Sensing is standard on every trim and includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Jam Assist, but blind-spot monitoring starts on the EX. Neither SUV offers hands-free driving.
The Bottom Line
Both SUVs seat five and offer AWD for Colorado winters. Compare the Equinox with other rivals in our Chevy Equinox guide, browse Equinox inventory, check current Chevrolet offers, or get a trade-in value from our buying center.
Pick the Equinox if you want the lower price, larger standard screens and standard blind-zone steering help. Pick the CR-V if you need more cargo room, want a hybrid or value a 5-star NHTSA overall rating.
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Equinox vs CR-V FAQs
Is the Chevy Equinox cheaper than the Honda CR-V?
Yes. The 2027 Equinox LT FWD starts at $29,300 and the 2027 CR-V LX 2WD at $31,520, excluding destination. With destination ($1,995 Chevrolet, $1,550 Honda), it’s $31,295 vs $33,070. With AWD, the Equinox LT starts at $31,300 and the CR-V LX at $33,020.
Which gets better gas mileage, the Equinox or CR-V?
The CR-V. EPA rates the gas CR-V 2WD at 30 mpg combined and the CR-V Sport Hybrid 2WD at 40 mpg. The 2027 Equinox is rated 27 mpg combined with FWD and 26 mpg with AWD. Chevrolet doesn’t offer a hybrid Equinox.
Does the Equinox or CR-V have more cargo space?
The CR-V. Gas models have 39.3 cu ft behind the rear seat and 76.5 cu ft with it folded. The Equinox has 29.8 and 63.5 cu ft.
How much can the Equinox and CR-V tow?
The 2027 Equinox is rated up to 1,500 lbs with AWD and proper equipment, and 800 lbs with FWD. Honda rates gas CR-Vs at 1,500 lbs and hybrids at 1,000 lbs, and says towing requires accessory equipment. See our Chevy towing guide for more.
How do the Equinox and CR-V compare on safety ratings?
NHTSA gives the 2027 CR-V a 5-star overall rating. It hasn’t rated the 2027 Equinox yet, and the 2026 Equinox has no overall rating, though it earned 5 stars in side crash tests. In IIHS tests, the Equinox scored Good in the updated moderate overlap test, where the CR-V scored Poor; the CR-V scored Good in the small overlap test, where the Equinox scored Acceptable. Neither has a current IIHS award.
Sources: chevrolet.com 2027 and 2026 Equinox pages, chevrolet.com Build & Price, GM News, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA for Chevrolet; each competitor’s official website, specifications, price sheets and press materials, fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA and IIHS for the rival, reviewed October 19, 2026. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and options; destination charges differ by brand. EPA estimates; actual mileage will vary. Towing ratings depend on configuration and equipment and are for comparison only; review the owner’s manual before towing. Driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle safely; read the owner’s manual for feature limitations. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Emich Chevrolet sells new Chevrolet vehicles.