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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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Subaru Forester cargo area with the liftgate open Vehicle A

2026 · Subaru

Forester

The Forester profile is most useful when configuration is visible: Subaru publishes different cargo-volume figures across trims and roof equipment, while its cabin dimensions remain especially strong for tall drivers.

Starting MSRP$29,995Base gas Forester
Gas output180 hp2.5L BOXER
Hybrid output194 hpSubaru Hybrid System
Ground clearance8.7–9.3 in9.3 in Wilderness
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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
Forester$29,995Base gas Forester
Equinox$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricing

2026 Chevrolet Equinox has lower published starting MSRP by $1,195.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ForesterUp to 26 city / 33 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
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
Forester74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configuration
Equinox63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figure

2026 Subaru Forester has more published maximum cargo volume by 10.9 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
Forester39.4 inSubaru U.S. specification
Equinox39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listing

2026 Chevrolet Equinox has more published rear/second-row legroom by 0.5 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
Forester1,500 lbProperly equipped
Equinox1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD models

The normalized published values are tied for this criterion.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ForesterConfirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileage
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.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,995Base gas ForesterProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary engine / systemDifferent2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary outputDifferent180 hp2.5L BOXERProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence175 hpChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceFWD or AWDAWD availableProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Seating5Subaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence5Current model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargoDifferent74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum towing1,500 lbProperly equippedProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence1,500 lbAWD configurationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Starting MSRPDifferent$29,995Base gas ForesterProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence$28,8002026 Chevrolet retail pricingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Entry trimDifferentBase · $29,995GasProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceLT · $28,800Entry grade with the same 1.5L turbo powertrainProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Highest listed trimDifferentTouring Hybrid · $41,545HybridProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceACTIV · $33,600Rugged-themed trim with its own chassis and appearance detailsProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Trim lineupDifferentBase · Premium · Premium Hybrid · Sport · Wilderness · Sport Hybrid · Limited · Limited Hybrid · Touring · Touring Hybrid10 researched trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceLT · RS · ACTIV3 researched trimsProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Engine / primary systemDifferent2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence1.5L turbocharged four-cylinderChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Primary outputDifferent180 hp / 178 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence175 hpChevrolet U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hybrid outputData gap194 hpSubaru Hybrid SystemProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
TransmissionDifferentLineartronic CVTSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceCVT with FWD; 8-speed automatic with AWDCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceFWD or AWDAWD availableProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
All-wheel driveData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceAvailableCurrent model configurationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Gas / base fuel economyDifferentUp to 26 city / 33 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence22 city / 29 highway mpgChevrolet 2026 fuel-economy listing; verify the exact drivetrain labelProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gapAbout 25 city / 32 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Hybrid fuel economyData gap35 city / 34 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Off-road trim fuel economyData gapAbout 24 city / 28 highway mpgSubaru published estimatesProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Driving rangeData gapUp to 581 milesSubaru published estimateProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Fuel typeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceGasolineCurrent model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Fuel tankData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceAbout 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 field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
WheelbaseDifferent105.1 inSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence107.5 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall lengthDifferent183.3 inMost trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence183.2 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall widthDifferent72.0 inMost trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence74.9 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Ground clearanceDifferent8.7 inMost trimsProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceAbout 8.1 inVaries slightly by trimProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Off-road ground clearanceData gap9.3 inSubaru Wilderness specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence65.6 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Cabin

Interior space and seating

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Seating5Subaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence5Current model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front legroomDifferent43.3 inSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence40.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear legroomDifferent39.4 inSubaru U.S. specificationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence39.9 inEdmunds 2026 Equinox specification listingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front headroomDifferentUp to 41.2 inEquipment dependentProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence40.0 in without sunroof; 38.2 in with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Passenger volumeDifferentUp to 110.8 cu ftConfiguration dependentProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence104.3 cu ft without sunroof; 100.1 cu ft with sunroofCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear headroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence39.2 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 2026-09-16 · evidence57.7 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear shoulder roomData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence55.8 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Front hip roomData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence55.2 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear hip roomData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence50.8 inCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.6 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence29.8 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent74.4 cu ftBase / roomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence63.5 cu ftChevrolet published figureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence60/40 split-foldingCurrent model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Underfloor storageData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceYesCurrent model featureProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
Maximum towing1,500 lbProperly equippedProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence1,500 lbProperly equipped AWD modelsProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
All-wheel driveDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandard across the lineupProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceAvailableCurrent model configurationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Cargo behind rear seatData gapUp to 29.6 cu ftRoomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Maximum cargoData gapUp to 74.4 cu ftRoomiest published configurationProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Lower / standard towing ratingData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence800 lbCurrent-generation Chevrolet specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence60/40 split-foldingCurrent model specificationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Safety

Published safety ratings

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
IIHS small overlap frontDifferentGood2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceAcceptable2026 rating summaryProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontGood2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceGoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS updated sideGood2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceGoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
IIHS headlightsGood2026 ratingProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceGoodCurrent-generation applicable ratingProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

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Research field2026 Subaru Forester2026 Chevrolet Equinox
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferentConfirm current Subaru warranty bookletCoverage is tied to in-service date and mileageProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence3 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 2026-09-16 · evidence5 years / 60,000 milesChevrolet U.S. powertrain limited warrantyProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Roadside assistanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidence5 years / 60,000 milesChevrolet U.S. roadside-assistance coverageProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence
Service planningData gap—No source-backed value verified yetProfile checked 2026-09-16 · evidenceFollow the vehicle maintenance scheduleChevrolet owner documentationProfile checked 2026-09-17 · evidence

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

2026 Subaru

Forester

The 2026 Forester earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and includes EyeSight driver-assistance technology. The hybrid also carries a published NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from Subaru’s U.S. materials.

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • Automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise functions
  • Available blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert
  • DriverFocus available on upper trims
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 Subaru

Forester

  • An 11.6-inch STARLINK Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available on higher trims.
  • DriverFocus distraction mitigation is included on selected upper trims.
  • Power rear gate and panoramic moonroof availability depend on trim and package.
  • Hybrid models integrate Subaru’s electrified power display and energy-management information.
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 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 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

2026 Subaru

Forester

  1. Forester is unusually easy to shortlist for tall drivers because Subaru publishes 43.3 inches of front legroom and up to 41.2 inches of headroom.
  2. The hybrid materially improves city fuel economy while keeping standard AWD, but its pricing and packaging differ from the gas lineup.
  3. Wilderness trades some fuel economy for extra ground clearance and a substantially higher published tow rating.
  4. Moonroof and equipment packaging can reduce published cargo volume, so compare the exact trim instead of relying on the maximum 74.4-cu-ft figure.
Research caveat

SUVLook does not carry the separate 2025 third-party linear cargo measurements forward as guaranteed 2026 dimensions. This profile uses 2026 data only where the existing research supports it.

Updated 2026-09-163 research sources
2026 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.