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2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 Kia Sportage

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

AEquinox has

  • Overall widthwider by 1.5 in

BSportage has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $10
  • Overall lengthlonger by 1.2 in
  • Wheelbaselonger wheelbase by 1.0 in
  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 1.4 in
  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 10.6 cu ft

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

EquinoxSportage
Starting price2026 Kia Sportage: lower starting price by $10
$28,800
$28,790
Overall length2026 Kia Sportage: longer by 1.2 in
183.2 in
184.4 in
Wheelbase2026 Kia Sportage: longer wheelbase by 1.0 in
107.5 in
108.5 in
Overall width2026 Chevrolet Equinox: wider by 1.5 in
74.9 in
73.4 in
Ground clearanceVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
About 8.1 in
7.1 in FWD; 8.3 in AWD
Rear legroom2026 Kia Sportage: more rear legroom by 1.4 in
39.9 in
41.3 in
Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
40.0 in without sunroof; 38.2 in with sunroof
39.6 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroof
Cargo behind rear seatVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
29.8 cu ft
36.6-39.6 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Kia Sportage: more maximum cargo by 10.6 cu ft
63.5 cu ft
69.3-74.1 cu ft

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
AEquinox$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricing
BSportage$28,790Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Kia Sportage has lower published starting MSRP by $10.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
AEquinox22 city / 29 highway mpgChevrolet 2026 fuel-economy listing; verify the exact drivetrain label
BSportageNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
AEquinox63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure
BSportage69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position

2026 Kia Sportage has more published maximum cargo volume by 10.6 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
AEquinox39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing
BSportage41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

2026 Kia Sportage has more published rear/second-row legroom by 1.4 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
AEquinox1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD models
BSportageNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
AEquinox3 years / 36,000 milesChevrolet U.S. bumper-to-bumper limited warranty
BSportageVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

4 of 8 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
Starting MSRPDifferent$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricing$28,790Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary engine / systemDifferent1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specification2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent175 hpChevrolet U.S. specification187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
DrivetrainData gapFWD or AWDAWD available—No source-backed value verified yet
SeatingData gap5Current model specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoDifferent63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure74.1 cu ftLow cargo-floor position
Maximum towingData gap1,500 lbAWD configuration—No source-backed value verified yet

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
Starting MSRPDifferent$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricing$28,790Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentLT · $28,800Entry grade with the same 1.5L turbo powertrainLX FWD · $28,790Gas
Highest listed trimDifferentACTIV · $33,600Rugged-themed trim with its own chassis and appearance detailsX-Line AWD · $33,090AWD
Trim lineupDifferentLT · RS · ACTIV3 researched trimsLX FWD · EX FWD · X-Line AWD · HEV LX4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

4 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
Engine / primary systemDifferent1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specification2.5L four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent175 hpChevrolet U.S. specification187 hpManufacturer-published U.S. specification
TransmissionDifferentCVT with FWD; 8-speed automatic with AWDCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification8-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification
DrivetrainData gapFWD or AWDAWD available—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferentAvailableCurrent model configurationAvailable or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

0 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
Fuel typeData gapGasolineCurrent model specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyData gap22 city / 29 highway mpgChevrolet 2026 fuel-economy listing; verify the exact drivetrain label—No source-backed value verified yet
Fuel tankData gapAbout 14.8 gal FWD; 15.6 gal AWDCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

4 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
WheelbaseDifferent107.5 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification108.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall lengthDifferent183.2 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification184.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall widthDifferent74.9 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification73.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall heightData gap65.6 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Ground clearanceDifferentAbout 8.1 inVaries slightly by trim7.1 in FWD; 8.3 in AWDManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

3 of 10 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
SeatingData gap5Current model specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Front legroomDifferent40.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing41.4 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing41.3 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Front headroomDifferent40.0 in without sunroof; 38.2 in with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification39.6 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroofManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear headroomData gap39.2 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Front shoulder roomData gap57.7 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear shoulder roomData gap55.8 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Front hip roomData gap55.2 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear hip roomData gap50.8 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Passenger volumeData gap104.3 cu ft without sunroof; 100.1 cu ft with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

2 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figure36.6-39.6 cu ftCargo-floor position
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position
Rear seatData gap60/40 split-foldingCurrent model specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Underfloor storageData gapYesCurrent model feature—No source-backed value verified yet

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
Maximum towingData gap1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD models—No source-backed value verified yet
Lower / standard towing ratingData gap800 lbCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
All-wheel driveDifferentAvailableCurrent model configurationAvailable or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear seatData gap60/40 split-foldingCurrent model specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yet69.3-74.1 cu ftCargo-floor position

Safety

Published safety ratings

0 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
IIHS small overlap frontData gapAcceptable2026 rating summary—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontData gapGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated sideData gapGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS headlightsData gapGoodCurrent-generation applicable rating—No source-backed value verified yet

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Kia Sportage
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent3 years / 36,000 milesChevrolet U.S. bumper-to-bumper limited warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
Powertrain warrantyData gap5 years / 60,000 milesChevrolet U.S. powertrain limited warranty—No source-backed value verified yet
Roadside assistanceData gap5 years / 60,000 milesChevrolet U.S. roadside-assistance coverage—No source-backed value verified yet
Service planningData gapFollow the vehicle maintenance scheduleChevrolet owner documentation—No source-backed value verified yet

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Chevrolet

Equinox

The current-generation Equinox includes a broad standard driver-assistance package. IIHS applies several crashworthiness ratings across the 2025–2027 body, so those applicable-generation results are more useful than ratings from the prior Equinox.

  • Automatic emergency braking and forward collision alert
  • Lane keeping and lane-departure assistance
  • Adaptive cruise control availability
  • Blind-zone and rear cross-traffic assistance
B2026 Kia

Sportage

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Chevrolet

Equinox

  • 11.3-inch center infotainment touchscreen with an 11-inch driver information display.
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
  • Google built-in services and wireless phone charging are available depending on equipment.
  • Multiple camera and parking-assistance features are available by trim and package.
B2026 Kia

Sportage

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

AChecked 2026-09-17

2026 Chevrolet Equinox

6 research sources attached to this model-year profile. Row notes in the tables above keep the evidence context for each value.

Chevrolet2026 Equinox model and pricing informationChevrolet NewsroomCurrent-generation Equinox technical specificationsChevrolet2026 fuel-economy listingsChevroletU.S. new-vehicle warranty coverageEdmunds2026 Equinox interior dimensions and specificationsIIHSCurrent-generation Equinox crash and prevention ratings
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Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Chevrolet

Equinox

  1. The same 175-hp engine is used across the main trim range, so trim choice is primarily about drivetrain, equipment and styling rather than a higher-output engine.
  2. AWD materially changes both transmission hardware and the published maximum tow rating.
  3. A sunroof reduces published headroom, which matters for tall-driver fit.
  4. Rigid cargo still needs an exact hatch-opening and floor-length check because Chevrolet does not publish every useful linear cargo measurement.
Research caveat

The older 2018–2024 Equinox has a third-party 39.3-inch seats-up floor-depth measurement. SUVLook does not apply that dimension to the redesigned 2025–2026 Equinox.

Updated 2026-09-176 research sources
B2026 Kia

Sportage

  1. The sunroof reduces published front headroom by 1.8 inches.
  2. Cargo volume changes with the dual-level floor position.
  3. Compare gas and hybrid trims with matching drivetrain and equipment.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources

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