Comparison - Chevrolet Equinox RS 2021 - vs - Cupra Formentor VZ5 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Holden Equinox

Also called:

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Average Price: 
$
Updated: 
06 Feb 2020
$
47,515
Updated: 
15 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
no
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Petrol Blue Matte
#3E4E66
Magnetic Tech Matte
#7B7C81
Graphene Grey
#404143
Desire Red¹
#AE2323
Nevada White
#A3AABA
White
#EFEFEF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

A refreshed front end highlights the changes to the 2021 Equinox. The makeover brings more distinctive headlights, a new grille design, and updated front and rear bumpers. Chevy also adds an RS model, which includes sporty styling cues such as dark 19-inch wheels and blacked-out exterior trim. Its interior boasts a unique shift knob, red stitching, and black upholstery. The top-tier Premier also has spiffier cabin details, such as French stitching and gloss-black trim on the console.

Pros
Tons of passenger space,
agile on-road behavior,
generous infotainment features.

Cons
Weak four-cylinder engine,
pricier than most rivals,
largest wheel size reduces ride quality.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Chevy Equinox draws closer to the Blazer in looks and mission.

Pros
Better front end
More sculpted rear end
Standard active safety features
New RS trim

Cons
Interior hasn’t changed much
No advanced driver assistance
No hybrid powertrain yet
Relatively pricey

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Strong range of engine options
Great interior style and quality
Genuinely good fun to drive for an SUV

Cons
Fairly limited personalisation options
Boot space isn't great
Some infotainment frustrations

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Very well equipped
Surefooted and grippy handling
Smart interior for the money

Cons
Not the quietest car at 70mph
Not quite as practical as some family SUVs
Fiddly dashboard controls

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
294ft-lbs
at 5 450rpm
Horsepower: 
305hp
at 6 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
no
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
no
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
no
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction leather steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Heated with gear shift paddles on DSG
Driving profile selection (Comfort, Sport, CUPRA, Individual)
Speed sensitive power steering

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.10in
Width: 
78.40in
Height: 
59.40in
Front Track: 
62.40in
Rear Track: 
61.30in
Wheel Base: 
105.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
Rear Head Room: 
38.80
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.60in

Weights and capacites

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3265.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
no
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
no
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors with memory function

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Heated front seats
Electrically adjustable with memory function for driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest
60/40 split rear bench seat with armrest and mechanical seat release

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent type McPherson - coil springs - hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Multilink axle, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Three zone climate control with control panel in rear
Illuminated interior front door sills
Dust/pollen filter
12V socket

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
no
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 2" Touchscreen Display
6 speakers,
2 front & 2 rear USB type C sockets
Wireless Apple Carplay, wired Android Auto
Wireless phone charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain sensing wipers
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
Alloy Wheels: 
no
yes
Wheel size: 
19 in

Safety Features

ABS: 
no
yes
Front head airbags: 
no
yes
Rear head airbags: 
no
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
no
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
no
yes
Child seat anchors: 
no
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear solid disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
no
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
no
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
no
yes
Rear headrests: 
no
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
no
yes
More Safety Features: 
Lane Assist
Driver alert system
(Forward collision warning with automatic braking
Hill hold control
Public e-call