Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Toyota RAV4
$429
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Chevrolet Equinox
$537
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
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.
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2
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.
“This car is quickly becoming a lemon. The AC compressor failed a couple of years ago. It didn't make a big difference until we moved to FLA, USA. Constant problems with the window motor on the...”
“This car is quickly becoming a lemon. The AC compressor failed a couple of years ago. It didn't...”
“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...”
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.