Comparison - Chevrolet Equinox LT 2018 - vs - Kia Niro Touring Hybrid 2018

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Chevrolet Equinox LT 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Holden Equinox

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

30,640

Updated:

02 Jan 2018

31,900

Updated:

14 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

14.90gals

11.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

ORANGE BURST METALLIC

#F7850E

Silver Ice Metallic

#DADEDD

Summit White

#F3F3F0

NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC

#535353

MOSAIC BLACK METALLIC

#000000

IVY METALLIC

#256144

PEPPERDUST METALLIC

#655C57

SATIN STEEL METALLIC

#ACB3BD

STORM BLUE METALLIC

#00263D

SANDY RIDGE METALLIC

#AD8D82

IRIDESCENT PEARL TRICOAT

#B1B3B2

Color:

Clear White

#F8F8F8

Temptation Red

#6E1420

Graphite dark grey

#686870

Midnight Black

#060608

White Pearl

#F2F2F2

Ocean Blue

#007C8F

Platinum

#585856

blue

#13387F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The new Equinox is based on an all-new architecture that weighs about 400 pounds less than its predecessor. Chevrolet credits the weight saving to high-strength steel and other grams-add-up type measures, but the reality is that there's quite a bit less Equinox this time around. The 2018 Equinox shrinks, losing its "tweener" status, and is now much closer to the Honda CR-V in all four main dimensions. To Chevy's credit the interior dimensions are pretty much the same, with the small hit in cargo space mitigated by the large hidden storage area under the cargo floor.
The pricing disparity against its competition is a shame, because the Equinox is a compelling compact crossover SUV in virtually every other way. It looks great inside and out, offers good high-tech features, drives exceptionally well, will offer a diesel engine, and the promise of a high-horsepower version sounds fun. We just wish Chevy would take the cue from its competitors and broaden the availability of its advanced safety tech and add in active cruise as well.

By:

kbb.com

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is a needed step forward for the brand and a solid compact crossover.

Pros
Solid base engine
Denim-like fabric is surprisingly comfortable
Lighter, brighter, and smarter
A fuel-efficient turbodiesel coming

Cons
Still hard plastics abound
Not as fuel-efficient as some
Safety features reserved for top trims
Smaller rear cargo area

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is fully redesigned for 2018. It's slightly smaller overall compared to its predecessor, but the reduced weight combined with more efficient engines pay off at the pump.

Pros
Three engines to choose from, including a fuel-efficient diesel
Smooth ride over most road surfaces
Expansive list of optional safety features
MyLink user interface is intuitive and easy to use

Cons
Smaller cargo area compared to most of its competitors
Base L trim is special order only
The 1.5-liter engine and its slow-shifting transmission don't feel very lively

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid breathe new life into the hybrid segment, with a practical wagon shape and excellent interior you’d never know was a hybrid.

Pros
Utility vehicle styling
Good noise suppression
Handsome, intuitive interior
40-mpg-plus fuel economy
Plug-in version priced well

Cons
AWD unavailable
Sluggish acceleration at speed
No crash-test data yet
Plug-in range now only average

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Kia Niro ranked #5 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Magnificent fuel economy
Spacious, comfortable seats
Generous cargo capacity
Upscale cabin

Cons
Less athletic than rivals
Not available with AWD
High base price

By:

usnews.com

The most significant change for the 2018 Niro is the addition of lane keeping assist, replacing the previous lane departure warning system. It's included in the Advanced Technology package available on LX and EX trims, and it's standard on the top Touring trim.

PROS
Impressive fuel economy from the base trim model
One of the more affordable hybrids in the segment
Batteries are hidden under the rear seat and don't affect cargo space

CONS
Feature-laden Touring trim sacrifices fuel efficiency
Less cargo space than most rivals
Feels lazy when driving in the default Eco mode
All-wheel drive isn't offered despite crossover styling

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

28.00mpg

46.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

39.00mpg

40.00mpg

Engine type:

Diesel

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.60L

Torque:

240ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

195ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

137hp

at 3 750rpm

139hp

at 5 700rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

183.10in

171.50in

Width:

72.60in

71.10in

Height:

65.40in

60.80in

Ground Clearance:

6.90in

6.30in

Front Track:

62.20in

61.20in

Rear Track:

62.20in

61.80in

Wheel Base:

107.30in

106.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

40.10

Rear Head Room:

38.50

39.10

Front Leg Room:

40.90in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

39.70in

37.40in

Front Hip Room:

54.20in

53.70in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.20in

56.00in

Rear Hip Room:

51.70in

49.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.50in

55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

63.50cu.ft

54.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

29.90cu.ft

19.40cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

17.30degrees

Angle of Departure:

29.20degrees

Curb Weight:

3485.00lbs

3274.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)

Centre Console Storage Box

USB With External Media Control

1 Subwoofer(S)

8 Total Speakers

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Driver’s Wide View Door Mirror

Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators

LED Rear Tail Lights

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8-way power driver seat adjuster

4-way manual front passenger seat adjuster

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

Assist handle, front passenger

Front carpeted floor mats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Driver’s Seat Height Adjuster

Stone Grey Leather Upholstery

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Driver Power Memory Seat & Memory Mirror Function

Heated Front Seats

Ventilated Front Seats

Driver’s Seat Power Lumbar Support

10-Way Power Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Heated Outer Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seat

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Sun sensor

Air Conditioning

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Keyless Ignition

Rear Ventilation Duct

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Mast antenna

6 speakers

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

Chevrolet MyLink®1 audio system with 7" diagonal Color Touch screen

8-speaker JBL® Premium Sound System with Subwoofer, External Amp & Front Centre Speaker

DAB Radio with MP3 Compatibility

Shark Fin Antenna

USB port in centre console (Fast Charge)

Bluetooth® with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming

Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Android Auto Connectivity

Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom® (Traffic, Speed Cameras, Local Search & Weather Updates)

4.2” Supervision Cluster with LCD TFT Colour Display

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

4-wheel antilock disc brakes, 16” front

4-wheel disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

4-wheel antilock disc brakes, 16” rear

4-wheel disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear center 3-point belt

Rear height adjustable headrests

OnStar Remote Ignition Block

OnStar Roadside Assistance

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation

OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics

OnStar Remote Horn and Lights

OnStar Remote Door Unlock

OnStar Low Mileage Discount

OnStar Hands Free Calling

OnStar Emergency Services

OnStar Crisis Assist

OnStar Automatic Crash Response

Teen Driver

OnStar® Guidance Plan for 3 months1

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamp

Post-Collision Safety System

Regenerative braking

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC

Bi-Xenon Headlights

Welcome & Follow-me-home Light Functionality

Automatic Headlight Control

Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function

Locking Wheel Nuts

Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Advanced Anti-Theft System including Immobiliser & Alarm

Grab-type Exterior Door Handles

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking

All-round 3-point Seatbelts

ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings

Knee Airbag (Driver)

Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Twin Front Airbags

Options

Packages:

Horizontal Cargo Net

Sun & Infotainment Package

Cargo Package

Hit The Road" Package

Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Custom Molded Rear Splash Guards

Front License Plate Mounting Package

Front And Rear Black Bowtie Emblems

Wheel Locks

Roof Rack Cross Rails

Keyless Entry Keypad

Molded Assist Steps

Aurora Black Pearl Paint

Rear Bumper Applique

Mud Guards

Wheel Locks

Snow White Pearl Paint

Cross Bars

Interior Options:

Premium Carpeted, Color-Keyed Front/Rear Floor Mats

Universal Tablet Holders

Universal Tablet Holder

Protective Rear Seat Cover

Cloth Rear Cargo Cover (Fleet)

All-Weather Floor Mats

All-Weather Floor Liners

Interior Protection Package

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Cargo Tray

Aluminum Door Scuff Plate

Cargo Tray Seat Back

Cargo Cover

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Jet Black, premium cloth

#1D1D1D

Color:

grey

#90959B

black

#383C3F

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Comparison - Chevrolet Equinox LT 2018 - vs - Kia Niro Touring Hybrid 2018

General

Also called:

Holden Equinox

Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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