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2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 Toyota RAV4

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

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $3,100
  • Overall lengthlonger by 2.2 in
  • Wheelbaselonger wheelbase by 1.6 in
  • Overall widthwider by 1.9 in
  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 2.1 in

BRAV4 has

  • Cargo behind rear seatmore cargo behind the rear seat by 8.0 cu ft
  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 6.3 cu ft
  • Maximum towinghigher towing rating by 2,000 lb

=Same figure

  • Basic warranty

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.

EquinoxRAV4
Starting price2026 Chevrolet Equinox: lower starting price by $3,100
$28,800
From $31,900
Overall length2026 Chevrolet Equinox: longer by 2.2 in
183.2 in
181.0 in
Wheelbase2026 Chevrolet Equinox: longer wheelbase by 1.6 in
107.5 in
105.9 in
Overall width2026 Chevrolet Equinox: wider by 1.9 in
74.9 in
73.0 in
Rear legroom2026 Chevrolet Equinox: more rear legroom by 2.1 in
39.9 in
37.8 in
Front headroomVaries by trim or option; compare the exact configuration
40.0 in without sunroof; 38.2 in with sunroof
37.7 in
Cargo behind rear seat2026 Toyota RAV4: more cargo behind the rear seat by 8.0 cu ft
29.8 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Toyota RAV4: more maximum cargo by 6.3 cu ft
63.5 cu ft
69.8 cu ft
Maximum towing2026 Toyota RAV4: higher towing rating by 2,000 lb
1,500 lb
3,500 lb

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
BRAV4From $31,900LE FWD

2026 Chevrolet Equinox has lower published starting MSRP by $3,100.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
AEquinox22 city / 29 highway mpgChevrolet 2026 fuel-economy listing; verify the exact drivetrain label
BRAV4Up to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate

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

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
AEquinox63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure
BRAV469.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure

2026 Toyota RAV4 has more published maximum cargo volume by 6.3 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
AEquinox39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing
BRAV437.8 inToyota current comparison configuration

2026 Chevrolet Equinox has more published rear/second-row legroom by 2.1 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
AEquinox1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD models
BRAV43,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades

2026 Toyota RAV4 has higher published maximum towing rating by 2,000 lb.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
AEquinox3 years / 36,000 milesChevrolet U.S. bumper-to-bumper limited warranty
BRAV43 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty

The normalized published values are tied for this criterion.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

7 of 8 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
Starting MSRPDifferent$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricingFrom $31,900LE FWD
Primary engine / systemDifferent1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specification2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system
Primary outputDifferent175 hpChevrolet U.S. specification226–236 hpFWD / AWD
DrivetrainDifferentFWD or AWDAWD availableFWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent
Seating5Current model specification5Toyota U.S. specification
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figure37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum cargoDifferent63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum towingDifferent1,500 lbAWD configuration3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

3 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
Starting MSRPData gap$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricing—No source-backed value verified yet
Entry trimDifferentLT · $28,800Entry grade with the same 1.5L turbo powertrainHybrid LE · $31,900FWD available
Highest listed trimDifferentACTIV · $33,600Rugged-themed trim with its own chassis and appearance detailsPHEV GR SPORT · $48,500AWD; performance-focused chassis tuning
Trim lineupDifferentLT · RS · ACTIV3 researched trimsHybrid LE · Hybrid SE · Hybrid XLE Premium · Hybrid Woodland · Hybrid XSE · Hybrid Limited · PHEV SE · PHEV Woodland · PHEV XSE · PHEV GR SPORT10 researched trims
Hybrid MSRPData gap—No source-backed value verified yetFrom $31,900LE FWD

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

3 of 7 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
Engine / primary systemDifferent1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specification2.5L four-cylinder hybridFifth-generation Toyota hybrid system
Primary outputDifferent175 hpChevrolet U.S. specification226 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification
TransmissionData gapCVT with FWD; 8-speed automatic with AWDCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainDifferentFWD or AWDAWD availableFWD or electronic AWDGrade dependent
All-wheel driveData gapAvailableCurrent model configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
Hybrid outputData gap—No source-backed value verified yet236 hp net combinedToyota U.S. specification
High-output / turbo powerData gap—No source-backed value verified yet324 hp net combinedToyota current 2026 specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
Fuel typeData gapGasolineCurrent model specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyDifferent22 city / 29 highway mpgChevrolet 2026 fuel-economy listing; verify the exact drivetrain labelUp to 47 city / 40 highway / 43 combined mpgToyota manufacturer estimate
Fuel tankData gapAbout 14.8 gal FWD; 15.6 gal AWDCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification—No source-backed value verified yet
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yetVaries by grade; up to 45 city / 39 highway / 42 combinedToyota manufacturer estimates
Electric rangeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 52 milesToyota manufacturer estimate

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

4 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
WheelbaseDifferent107.5 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification105.9 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall lengthDifferent183.2 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification181.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall widthDifferent74.9 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification73.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Overall heightDifferent65.6 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification66.5 inToyota current comparison configuration
Ground clearanceData gapAbout 8.1 inVaries slightly by trim—No source-backed value verified yet

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
Seating5Current model specification5Toyota U.S. specification
Front legroomDifferent40.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing41.0 inToyota current comparison configuration
Rear legroomDifferent39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing37.8 inToyota current comparison configuration
Front headroomDifferent40.0 in without sunroof; 38.2 in with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification37.7 inToyota current comparison configuration
Rear headroomDifferent39.2 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification39.5 inToyota current comparison configuration
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 7 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figure37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
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
Cargo length, seats upData gap—No source-backed value verified yet37.8 inToyota current comparison figure
Width between wheel housingsData gap—No source-backed value verified yetNot establishedDo not substitute maximum cargo width
Cargo-area widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet60.5 inToyota current comparison figure

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
Maximum towingDifferent1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD models3,500 lbSpecified AWD hybrid/PHEV grades
Lower / standard towing ratingDifferent800 lbCurrent-generation Chevrolet specification1,750 lbFWD models and LE AWD
All-wheel driveData gapAvailableCurrent model configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear seatData gap60/40 split-foldingCurrent model specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yet37.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure
Maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yet69.8 cu ftToyota current comparison figure

Safety

Published safety ratings

0 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
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
Safety-system contextData gap—No source-backed value verified yet4.0 standard2026 Toyota specification

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

0 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Chevrolet EquinoxB2026 Toyota RAV4
New-vehicle / basic warranty3 years / 36,000 milesChevrolet U.S. bumper-to-bumper limited warranty3 years / 36,000 milesToyota new-vehicle limited warranty
Powertrain warranty5 years / 60,000 milesChevrolet U.S. powertrain limited warranty5 years / 60,000 milesToyota limited warranty
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
Hybrid coverageData gap—No source-backed value verified yet8 years / 100,000 milesToyota hybrid-related component warranty
Hybrid batteryData gap—No source-backed value verified yet10 years / 150,000 milesToyota hybrid battery warranty

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 Toyota

RAV4

Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 is standard on the all-new 2026 RAV4. Because 2026 is a new generation, SUVLook does not attach prior-generation IIHS crash ratings to this body while waiting for model-specific current-generation results.

  • Pre-Collision System
  • Lane Tracing Assist and lane-departure functions
  • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Available 3D Panoramic View Monitor

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 Toyota

RAV4

  • A 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia screen is standard; a 12.9-inch display is available.
  • A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is standard across the lineup.
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.
  • The 2026 RAV4 introduces Toyota’s newer multimedia architecture and Arene software platform.

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 Toyota

RAV4

  1. There is no conventional gas-only 2026 RAV4 in the U.S. lineup, so comparisons with older gas RAV4s need a powertrain reset as well as a body-generation reset.
  2. FWD hybrid models target the highest published fuel-economy figures, while selected AWD grades unlock the 3,500-lb tow rating.
  3. PHEV trims add much more system power and meaningful electric-only range, but also carry a substantial price step over the regular hybrid.
  4. The published 60.5-inch cargo width is a maximum cargo-area field; a rigid box still needs wheel-housing and hatch-opening checks.
Research caveat

Older 2024–2025 RAV4 cargo dimensions belong to the prior body generation. SUVLook does not automatically apply them to 2026.

Updated 2026-09-163 research sources

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