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Toyota RAV4 vs Chevrolet Equinox

Toyota RAV4 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

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Toyota RAV4

$429

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Chevrolet Equinox

$537

Average Annual

Repair Cost

Overall Reliability Rating

Excellent

The Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 3rd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $429 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are both much lower than other vehicles, so the RAV4 is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.

Above Average

The Chevrolet Equinox Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 23rd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $537 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the Equinox.

Cost

Average annual repairs total

$429

inexpensive

expensive

$537

inexpensive

expensive

Frequency

Average annual repair shop visits

0.26

not often

very often

0.31

not often

very often

Severity

Percentage of annual repairs that are urgent

10%

not urgent

urgent

18%

not urgent

urgent

Overall Car Ratings & Details

(47 Reviews)

(37 Reviews)

5		(8)
4		(18)
3		(15)
2		(6)
1		(0)

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“Love this car!”

903 known problems

116 known recalls

5		(3)
4		(15)
3		(13)
2		(5)
1		(1)

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“Paint chips found (3 yrs old) new rotors 65000 miles,front and back plastic cover for chevy logo fell off around 2.5 years, new struts needed 3 yrs old,drivers door locks (infrequently) when...”

“Paint chips found (3 yrs old) new rotors 65000 miles,front and back plastic cover for chevy logo...”

1155 known problems

18 known recalls

Vehicle Comparison Rundown

The Chevrolet Equinox and the Toyota RAV4 are compact two-row SUVs. Both of these vehicles seat five, and both of them are available with front-wheel drive as standard and all-wheel drive as an option.

The standard engines on the Chevrolet Equinox and the Toyota RAV4 are very close in terms of power. The Equinox’s standard engine has 170 horsepower. The RAV4 has a standard engine with 176 horsepower. But when it comes to power options, these two go in different directions. The Equinox offers both a diesel engine and a higher-powered gasoline engine with 252 horsepower. The RAV4 has a hybrid power option, with 194 total system horsepower.

When you look at cargo space in the Chevrolet Equinox and the Toyota RAV4, there’s a clear winner. The Equinox has 63.5 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded. The RAV4 has 73.4 cubic feet behind the front row, a notable advantage.

There are many ways to decide which of these compact SUVs is right for you. Do you want a diesel or a high-powered engine? Buy the Equinox. Do you want more cargo space, or maybe a hybrid? Go with the RAV4.

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