2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V Comparison
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V Comparison
Look down the equipment list of the entry 2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT and you will see Google built-in, remote start, Blind Zone Steering Assist and heat for the front seats and steering wheel. The 2027 Honda CR-V spreads its equipment across seven gas and hybrid trims, and several of those same items arrive further up its ladder.
Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice built this comparison on that difference, checking powertrains, cockpit technology, driver assistance, cabin and cargo dimensions, and exterior hardware trim by trim. Honda numbers come from its 2027 specification sheet and the EPA, printed as published.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V Performance & Fuel Economy
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One powertrain serves the whole 2027 Equinox lineup: a 1.5L turbo four rated at 175 hp with 203 lb-ft of torque, matched to an 8-speed automatic with FWD or available AWD. It carries EPA-estimated ratings of 25 mpg city and 29 mpg highway and tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped.
Honda splits the CR-V in two. The LX, EX and EX-L use a 190-hp 1.5L turbo with a CVT, EPA-estimated at 28/33/30 mpg with 2WD. The four Hybrid trims pair a 2.0L engine with an electric motor for 204 total system hp through a Direct Drive Unit, with EPA-estimated combined ratings of 35 to 40 mpg.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- 1.5L Turbo on every trim: 175 hp, 203 lb-ft
- 8-speed automatic with FWD or available AWD
- EPA-estimated 25/29/27 mpg with FWD
- Tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped
2027 Honda CR-V
- LX, EX, EX-L: 190-hp 1.5L turbo with CVT
- Hybrid trims: 204 total system hp, Direct Drive Unit
- EPA-estimated 28/33/30 gas 2WD; 43/36/40 hybrid 2WD
- Towing: 1,500 lbs gas, 1,000 lbs hybrid, accessory equipment
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V Technology
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Every Equinox, LT included, puts Google built-in on an 11.3-inch touchscreen, and the Driver Information Center ahead of the driver measures 11 inches. 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi Hotspot capability and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also come standard; the Google services and the hotspot need a plan.
Each 2027 CR-V gets a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Qi wireless charging pad. Its 10.2-inch digital cluster comes on the EX-L, TrailSport, Sport-L and Sport Touring, Wi-Fi hotspot capability comes on the hybrid trims, and Google built-in is reserved for the Sport Touring Hybrid.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Google built-in on every trim (plan required)
- 11.3-inch diagonal touchscreen
- 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center
- Standard 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi Hotspot capability
2027 Honda CR-V
- 9-inch touchscreen on all seven trims
- Google built-in on Sport Touring Hybrid
- 7-inch meter on LX, EX, Sport Hybrid; 10.2-inch on others
- Qi wireless charging pad standard
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V Safety Features
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Six Chevy Safety Assist features open the Equinox safety list, and every trim adds Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Rear Park Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. In IIHS testing that covers 2025 through 2027 models, the Equinox earned Good marks in the moderate overlap, side and headlight evaluations, plus pedestrian front crash prevention.
Honda Sensing on every 2027 CR-V includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Traffic Sign Recognition and Traffic Jam Assist. Blind Spot Information and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor begin at the EX, and parking sensors with Low Speed Braking Control come on the EX-L, Sport-L and Sport Touring.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Chevy Safety Assist with six features, standard
- Blind Zone Steering Assist on every trim
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Rear Park Assist standard
- IIHS Good: moderate overlap, side, headlights, pedestrian
2027 Honda CR-V
- Honda Sensing with Traffic Jam Assist on all trims
- Blind Spot Information from the EX trim
- Parking sensors on EX-L, Sport-L and Sport Touring
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor from the EX trim
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V Interior & Cargo Space
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Every Equinox trim includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and remote start. Ventilated front seats, welcome in a Gulf Coast summer, sit on the RS and ACTIV options list with heated rear outboard seats. Rear legroom is 39.9 inches, and the cargo area reads 29.8 cubic feet behind row two and 63.5 folded.
The CR-V lists 41.0 inches of rear legroom, plus 39.3 and 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space on gas trims or 36.3 and 71.8 on the Sport, TrailSport and Sport-L Hybrid. Seat heating and remote start begin at the EX, and the heated wheel comes on the TrailSport and Sport Touring Hybrid.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Heated front seats and heated wheel standard
- Remote Start and Keyless Open and Start standard
- Available ventilated front seats on RS and ACTIV
- Cargo: 29.8 cu ft behind row two, 63.5 max
2027 Honda CR-V
- Heated front seats and remote start from EX
- Heated wheel on TrailSport and Sport Touring Hybrid
- Rear legroom: 41.0 in
- Cargo: 39.3/76.5 cu ft gas; 36.3/71.8 most hybrids
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V Exterior & Capability
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The Equinox LT rolls on 17-inch machined aluminum wheels, the RS on standard 19-inch wheels with 20-inch available, and the ACTIV on all-terrain tires with a suspension tuned for that trim. RS and ACTIV models get the AutoSense hands-free power liftgate, and ground clearance runs 8.05 to 8.20 inches.
On the CR-V, the LX wears 17-inch steel wheels with covers, five trims ride on 18-inch alloys and the Sport Touring Hybrid gets 19-inch wheels. A power tailgate comes on the EX-L, TrailSport and Sport-L, a hands-free tailgate on the Sport Touring, and ground clearance is 7.8 inches with 2WD or 8.2 with AWD.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Ground clearance: 8.08 in LT, 8.20 in RS
- RS: 19-inch wheels standard, 20-inch available
- Hands-free AutoSense power liftgate standard on RS, ACTIV
- Standard LED headlamps and taillamps
2027 Honda CR-V
- Ground clearance: 7.8 in 2WD, 8.2 in AWD
- LX 17-inch steel wheels; 18-inch alloys on most trims
- Hands-free power tailgate on Sport Touring Hybrid
- TrailSport: 18-inch wheels on all-terrain tires
Why Buy From Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice?
Every new Equinox from Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice carries Chevrolet coverage of 3 years or 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and 5 years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain, plus 5 years or 60,000 miles of roadside assistance and one scheduled maintenance visit (oil and filter change, tire rotation and multi-point inspection) that must be used within the first year of delivery. Check current new-vehicle specials and explore financing options before you visit.
Our service center looks after drivers from Sarasota down to Punta Gorda, and its listed amenities include online service scheduling, a complimentary multi-point inspection, genuine OEM parts and certified technicians. Test-drive an LT or RS here and see how much of the equipment above comes standard.
