SUVLook comparison lab

Compare SUVs beyond the dimensions.

Put two model-year profiles side by side across price, trims, powertrain, efficiency, exterior size, cabin space, cargo, capability, safety, technology and ownership research. Equivalent fields are aligned across brands, while unverified gaps stay clearly labeled.

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Vehicle A

2026 · Ford

Explorer

The 2026 Explorer publishes 16.3 cubic feet behind the third row and up to 85.8 cubic feet maximum on Active/ST-Line configurations, with a 5,000-pound tow rating when properly equipped.

Model year2026Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating6 or 7Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo85.8 cu ftActive/ST-Line

Maximum towing5,000 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

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Chevrolet Equinox cargo area with the liftgate open

Vehicle B

2026 · Chevrolet

Equinox

The 2026 Equinox publishes useful cargo-volume figures, but the factory material checked for SUVLook does not provide the complete floor and hatch measurements a rigid-box fit requires.

Starting MSRP$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricing

Engine1.5L turbo175 hp

DrivetrainFWD or AWDAWD available

Max towing1,500 lbAWD configuration

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How to read this comparison

Values come from each SUVLook model-year research profile. Like-for-like fields stay aligned, one-sided facts remain visible instead of disappearing, and the decision cards only declare a criterion lead when both values can be normalized safely.

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 remain visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP

Explorer2026 trimsActive / ST-Line entry trim

Equinox$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricing

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

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy

ExplorerNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

Equinox22 city / 29 highway mpgChevrolet 2026 fuel-economy listing; verify the exact drivetrain label

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

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume

Explorer85.8 cu ftActive/ST-Line

Equinox63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure

2026 Ford Explorer has more published maximum cargo volume by 22.3 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom

Explorer37.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Equinox39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing

2026 Chevrolet Equinox has more published rear/second-row legroom by 2.4 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing

Explorer5,000 lbProperly equipped

Equinox1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD models

2026 Ford Explorer has higher published maximum towing rating by 3,500 lb.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty

ExplorerVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

Equinox3 years / 36,000 milesChevrolet U.S. bumper-to-bumper limited warranty

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

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At a glance

Key specifications

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Primary engine / systemDifferent	2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
SeatingDifferent	6 or 7Manufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	5Current model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargoDifferent	85.8 cu ftActive/ST-LineProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum towingDifferent	5,000 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	1,500 lbAWD configurationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Starting MSRPData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary outputData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	175 hpChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
DrivetrainData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	FWD or AWDAWD availableProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Cargo behind rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Starting MSRPDifferent	2026 trimsActive / ST-Line entry trimProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Entry trimDifferent	Active / ST-Line · 2026 trims2.3L EcoBoostProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	LT · $28,800Entry grade with the same 1.5L turbo powertrainProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Highest listed trimDifferent	Pricing · Verify VIN/window stickerLive Ford pages move to newer model yearsProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	ACTIV · $33,600Rugged-themed trim with its own chassis and appearance detailsProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Trim lineupDifferent	Active / ST-Line · ST · Pricing3 researched trimsProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	LT · RS · ACTIV3 researched trimsProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Engine / primary systemDifferent	2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinderManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary outputData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	175 hpChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
TransmissionData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	CVT with FWD; 8-speed automatic with AWDCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
DrivetrainData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	FWD or AWDAWD availableProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
All-wheel driveData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	AvailableCurrent model configurationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Fuel typeData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	GasolineCurrent model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Gas / base fuel economyData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	22 city / 29 highway mpgChevrolet 2026 fuel-economy listing; verify the exact drivetrain labelProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Fuel tankData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	About 14.8 gal FWD; 15.6 gal AWDCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
WheelbaseDifferent	119.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	107.5 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall lengthDifferent	198.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	183.2 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall heightDifferent	69.6 inST-LineProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	65.6 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall widthData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	74.9 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Ground clearanceData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	About 8.1 inVaries slightly by trimProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
SeatingDifferent	6 or 7Manufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	5Current model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front legroomDifferent	43.0 inManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	40.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear legroomDifferent	37.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front headroomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	40.0 in without sunroof; 38.2 in with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear headroomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	39.2 in without sunroof; 37.8 in with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front shoulder roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	57.7 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear shoulder roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	55.8 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front hip roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	55.2 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear hip roomData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	50.8 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Passenger volumeData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	104.3 cu ft without sunroof; 100.1 cu ft with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent	16.3 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent	85.8 cu ftActive/ST-LineProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	60/40 split-foldingCurrent model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Underfloor storageData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	YesCurrent model featureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Maximum towingDifferent	5,000 lbProperly equippedProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD modelsProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargoData gap	85.8 cu ftActive/ST-LineProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Lower / standard towing ratingData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	800 lbCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
All-wheel driveData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	AvailableCurrent model configurationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear seatData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	60/40 split-foldingCurrent model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Safety

Published safety ratings

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
IIHS small overlap frontData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	Acceptable2026 rating summaryProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	GoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS updated sideData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	GoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS headlightsData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	GoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

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Research field	2026 Ford Explorer	2026 Chevrolet Equinox
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent	Verify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service dateProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	3 years / 36,000 milesChevrolet U.S. bumper-to-bumper limited warrantyProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Powertrain warrantyData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	5 years / 60,000 milesChevrolet U.S. powertrain limited warrantyProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Roadside assistanceData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	5 years / 60,000 milesChevrolet U.S. roadside-assistance coverageProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Service planningData gap	—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-23 · evidence	Follow the vehicle maintenance scheduleChevrolet owner documentationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

2026 Ford

Explorer

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

2026 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

2026 Ford

Explorer

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

2026 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Vehicle A · checked 2026-09-23

2026 Ford Explorer

3 research sources are attached to this model-year profile. Row labels above preserve the evidence context used by the profile.

Ford2026 Explorer ST-Line Ford2026 Explorer ST SUVLook2026 Ford SUV size guide

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Vehicle B · checked 2026-09-17

2026 Chevrolet Equinox

6 research sources are attached to this model-year profile. Row labels above preserve the evidence context used by the profile.

Chevrolet2026 Equinox model and pricing information Chevrolet NewsroomCurrent-generation Equinox technical specifications Chevrolet2026 fuel-economy listings ChevroletU.S. new-vehicle warranty coverage Edmunds2026 Equinox interior dimensions and specifications IIHSCurrent-generation Equinox crash and prevention ratings

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Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

2026 Ford

Explorer

Keep 2026-specific subpages and VIN paperwork because live Ford pages move to newer model years.
Six- and seven-seat versions use different second-row layouts.
Maximum cargo changes slightly on upper/performance trims.

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.

2026 Chevrolet

Equinox

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.
AWD materially changes both transmission hardware and the published maximum tow rating.
A sunroof reduces published headroom, which matters for tall-driver fit.
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.