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| 39 | Highway MPG | 30 |
| 252 | Horsepower | 240 |
| 3,500 lbs | Towing Capacity | 1,650 lbs |
When you are in the market for an SUV, you will find that the options are plentiful and difficult to even wrap your head around. Although things may seem overwhelming at first, once you take a hard look at the facts there are only a select few that truly go above and beyond the call of duty that’s comes with the title of SUV. The 2018 Chevy Equinox vs. 2018 Kia Sportage are two of the top-rated SUVs on the market that have perfected the art of convenience, comfort, and utility.
Although both are clearly impressive options that are worth that spot in your driveway, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is bigger, more affordable, and more powerful when compared to the 2018 Kia Sportage. The max towing potential is nearly tripled, the diesel engine is unique, and the trims are well spread out and respectable in value. If only one sport is available in your driveway or garage, then your best bet is to reserve that spot for a 2018 Equinox.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers three impressive enough including a must-notice 1.6L turbo diesel engine that not only masters towing but also offers 39 mpg highway. This engine will give you 137 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. If diesel isn’t what you are looking for in your next vehicle though, there are two other brilliant options.
The standard is a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine with 170 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque that is also paired with a 6-speed auto transmission, but the most powerful engine is the 2.0L turbo engine with 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0L engine is paired with a 9-speed auto transmission that allows for seamless handling.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers three impressive enough including a must-notice 1.6L turbo diesel engine that not only masters towing but also offers 39 mpg highway. This engine will give you 137 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. If diesel isn’t what you are looking for in your next vehicle though, there are two other brilliant options.
The standard is a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine with 170 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque that is also paired with a 6-speed auto transmission, but the most powerful engine is the 2.0L turbo engine with 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0L engine is paired with a 9-speed auto transmission that allows for seamless handling.
Utility is clearly an essential factor to anything that considers itself an SUV. Having the space to do exactly what you need to is what makes owning an SUV so reassuring, and luckily both the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 2018 Kia Sportage offer ample and efficiently design utility for their size. You will find that although neither of these wastes the potential to make every space count.
Utility is clearly an essential factor to anything that considers itself an SUV. Having the space to do exactly what you need to is what makes owning an SUV so reassuring, and luckily both the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and 2018 Kia Sportage offer ample and efficiently design utility for their size. You will find that although neither of these wastes the potential to make every space count.
Although 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers more overall space, the 2018 Kia Sportage does utilize its space extremely well for a vehicle of its size. Measuring at 176″ L x 73″ W x 64-65″ H the 2018 Kia Sportage offers room for five plus 30.7 ft³ of cargo space. Remove the people in the rear and fold down the seating and you will get 60.1 ft³ instead. No matter what you need to fit, there is a solution as long as you are using a Kia Sportage.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers four of the most balanced trim level of any vehicle in its class. The price jumps are reasonable, the standard list of features is strong, and the features are gradually increasing allows for an ideal fit for everyone. Here is the breakdown of each trim level form more affordable to top-of-the-line.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox L is the base trim which starts at $24,525. Highlighting a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic engine and Chevrolet MyLink media system with Apple and Android compatibility you will never be in need of power or entertainment. It may be the lowest trim level, but there is absolutely nothing simple about it.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LS trim starts at $26,455 and will give you just a few small upgrades for a small price jump. With this trim level, you will get carpeted floor mats which will change the entire feel of your vehicle, and a spare tire which is practically a necessity in case you end up with a flat or blown tire one unfortunate day. Overall this trim is great for protection.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT starts at $27,695 is probably the best trim level and the one you should invest in. You will get deep-tinted glass, HID headlights, and SiriusXM radio so you can listen to channels from all over the nation. This is also where you gain access to the diesel engine.
The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier starting at $31,735 offers only the best features. You will get such luxurious features as heated and ventilated leather seating, and eight-inch MyLink display for your infotainment system, and multiple USB ports. As for safety, the Premier trim you will get only the best with Lane Change Alerts with Side Blind Zone Alerts, Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts, and Rear Park Assist.
The 2018 Kia Sportage offers three times of varying prices and standard features.
The Standard trim level is the 2018 Kia Sportage LX starting at $23,000 with a 2.4L engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, SiriusXM radio, a rearview camera, and 60/40 split folding rear seating.
The 2018 Kia Sportage EX starts at $26,400 with the same engine, a seven-inch touch display infotainment system with smartphone compatibility, blind spot detector, ad leather heated seating.
The final trim is the 2018 Kia Sportage SX Turbo with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, an eight-inch display for the infotainment system with navigation, and a panoramic sunroof.
*Images, fuel economy, and other stats, may reflect higher trim levels, options, or features that may result in a higher cost from the starting MSRP.
MSRP excludes tax, license, registration, additional options, and possible destination charges. Dealers set own prices.