Comparison - Chevrolet Equinox SUV 2016 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2016

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Holden Equinox

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Average Price: 
26,747
Updated: 
29 Nov 2016
25,740
Updated: 
02 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2016
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.80gals
15.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Silver Ice Metallic
#9FA0A5
Summit White
#C8D0D3
Color: 
Burnished Bronze Metallic
#A29992
Crystal Black Silica
#060201
Crystal White Pearl
#EAEAEA
Dark Gray Metallic
#6A6A6A
Ice Silver Metallic
#B9B8C2
Ice Silver Metallic
#797881
Jasmine Green Metallic
#313C3D
Quartz Blue Pearl
#5C7390
Venetian Red Pearl
#4C0307

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
32.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Flat
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
2.50L
Torque: 
172ft-lbs
at 4 900rpm
174ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower: 
182hp
at 6 700rpm
170hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.00Feet
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Hands-Free Calling*
Roadside Assistance*
Concierge Service*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
187.80in
180.90in
Width: 
72.50in
70.70in
Height: 
69.30in
68.20in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
8.70in
Front Track: 
62.50in
60.90in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
61.10in
Wheel Base: 
112.50in
103.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.90
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
39.20
37.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.20in
43.00in
Rear leg room: 
39.90in
38.00in
Front Hip Room: 
54.60in
53.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.80in
57.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
51.10in
53.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.30in
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
68.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.50cu.ft
31.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
14.80degrees
23.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.20degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4007.00lbs
3419.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
1 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Double wishbone rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Sun sensor
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Dual vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Mast antenna
Pioneer premium brand speakers
8 total speakers
250 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system
USB connection
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Radio data system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Privacy glass
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent rear wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 in
17 x 7.0
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Inside mounted spare tire
Chrome-clad wheel covers
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests
Post-collision safety system
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Security System Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Options

Packages: 
Trailering Equipment Package
Protection Package
Mirror w/Homelink & Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers + Eyesight
Standard Model - 2.5i Limited
Rugged Package #2
Protection Package #2
Interior & Exterior Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
Navigation System + Audio w/Harmon Kardon Amplifier and Speakers
Popular Package #1
Popular Package #2
Exterior Options: 
Black Roof Rack Cross Bars
Front & Rear Custom Molded Splash Guards
Front Illuminated Door Sill Plates
Power Sunroof
19" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels
Front License Plate Bracket
Crystal Black Silica Body Side Molding Kit
Jasmine Green Body Side Molding Kit
Ice Silver Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Front
Trailer Hitch
Splash Guard Kit
Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)
Burnished Bronze Body Side Molding Kit
Dark Gray Metallic Body Side Molding Kit
Venetian Red Body Side Molding Kit
Moonroof Air Deflector
Quartz Blue Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
Bumper Underguard Rear
Sport Grille Gunmetal Trim
Rear Bumper Cover
Interior Options: 
Cargo Area Close-Out Panel
Black All-Weather Rear Cargo Mat
Color Touch Navigation w/Chevrolet MyLink
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Front Side Sill Plate
Speaker Kit
Luggage Compartment Cover (Power Rear Gate)
All-Weather Floor Mats
Footwell Illumination Kit - Red
Sunshade
Cargo Net Side
110 Power Outlet Kit
Tweeter Kit
Cargo Net Seat Back
Rear Seat Back Protector
Compartment Separator
Footwell Illumination Kit - Blue
Cargo Net Vertical
Auto-Dim Mirror Compass
Auto-Dim Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Jet Black, premium cloth
#020202
Color: 
Black, cloth
#454547
Gray, cloth
#969390