2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Start with your garage and your usual passenger count, because those two answers settle most of this matchup. The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is a two-row, five-seat compact SUV measuring 183.2 inches long, while the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is a three-row SUV that seats six or seven and measures 190.2 inches.
For households whose third row would stay folded most of the year, the Equinox puts its effort into the two rows that get used, with a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, Remote Start, an 11.3-inch Google built-in touchscreen and Adaptive Cruise Control on every trim. Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice lines up the two SUVs below so you can match the shape to the way you drive in Venice and Sarasota County.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Santa Fe Performance & Fuel Economy
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For everyday miles, the 2027 Equinox keeps to one straightforward powertrain. Its 1.5L turbo four makes 175 hp and 203 lb-ft through an 8-speed automatic, and the front-wheel-drive model is EPA-estimated at 25 mpg city, 29 highway and 27 combined. AWD is available on every trim, and towing is rated up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped.
The 2027 Santa Fe moves its three-row body with a 277-hp 2.5L turbo, EPA-estimated at 20/29/24 mpg with FWD, or a Hybrid rated at 231 hp total system output and 37/36/36 mpg with FWD. Braked towing is 3,500 lbs on most gas trims and 4,500 lbs on the XRT.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- 175 hp and 203 lb-ft from a 1.5L Turbo
- FWD standard, AWD available on LT, RS and ACTIV
- 25 mpg city, 27 combined, EPA-estimated FWD
- Up to 1,500 lbs towing, properly equipped
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 277 hp and 311 lb-ft, 2.5L turbo gas engine
- Hybrid rated at 231 hp total system output
- 20 mpg city, 24 combined, EPA-estimated gas FWD
- 3,500 lbs braked towing (gas), 4,500 lbs on XRT
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Santa Fe Technology
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Connectivity is built into every 2027 Equinox: 5G vehicle connectivity, Wi-Fi Hotspot capability (plan required) and Google built-in (service plan required) run through an 11.3-inch diagonal touchscreen, with an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center ahead of the driver. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and RS and ACTIV include wireless charging.
Hyundai fits the 2027 Santa Fe with a 12.3-inch touchscreen across the lineup, adding navigation on the XRT, Limited and Calligraphy. Limited and Calligraphy models pair it with a 12.3-inch digital cluster and Bose 12-speaker audio, and the Calligraphy alone gets a 12-inch head-up display.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Same 11.3-inch and 11-inch screen pair on all trims
- Google built-in with a service plan
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, standard
- 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi Hotspot capability
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 12.3-inch touchscreen, standard
- 12.3-inch cluster on Limited and Calligraphy
- Bose 12-speaker audio on Limited and Calligraphy
- 12-inch head-up display on Calligraphy
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Santa Fe Safety Features
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Chevrolet counts more than 15 standard safety and driver assistance features on the 2027 Equinox, and the list covers family details as well as crash avoidance. Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking and Blind Zone Steering Assist sit next to Teen Driver, Buckle to Drive, Rear Seat Reminder and front and rear Occupant Presence Detection.
Every 2027 Santa Fe trim gets Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Following Assist 2 and Safe Exit Assist as part of Hyundai SmartSense. Highway Driving Assist I arrives on the XRT and Limited, and the Calligraphy moves up to Highway Driving Assist 2.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- More than 15 standard safety and driver assistance features
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control on LT, RS and ACTIV
- Teen Driver and Occupant Presence Detection
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
- Hyundai SmartSense on every trim
- Safe Exit Assist and Lane Following Assist 2
- Highway Driving Assist I on XRT and Limited
- Surround View Monitor on Limited and Calligraphy
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Santa Fe Interior & Cargo Space
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With two rows and five seats, the 2027 Equinox gives rear passengers 39.9 inches of legroom and keeps 29.8 cu ft of cargo space open behind them, growing to 63.5 cu ft once the second row folds. Hidden storage sits under the rear cargo floor, and RS and ACTIV models add a standard AutoSense hands-free power liftgate for arms-full loading.
The 2027 Santa Fe seats seven on SE, SEL and XRT, six or seven on the Limited and six on the Calligraphy, with a 50/50 folding third row on every trim. Cargo measures 14.6 cu ft behind row three, 40.5 behind row two and 79.6 behind row one.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Seats 5 across two rows
- 39.9 in rear legroom, 40.9 in front
- 63.5 cu ft max cargo, 29.8 behind the rear seat
- Hidden storage under the rear cargo floor
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
- Seats 6 or 7 across three rows
- 42.3 in second-row and 30.0 in third-row legroom (gas)
- 14.6, 40.5 and 79.6 cu ft cargo by row
- 50/50 sinking and folding third row, standard
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Santa Fe Exterior & Capability
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Footprint is the practical difference for Venice parking. The 2027 Equinox measures 183.2 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase and turns in a 37.1-ft circle, a manageable size for downtown spaces off Venice Avenue and for condo and townhome garages. Minimum ground clearance runs from 8.05 to 8.20 inches depending on trim, and every model wears LED headlamps and taillamps.
The 2027 Santa Fe stretches 190.2 inches on a 110.8-inch wheelbase with a 37.9-ft turning diameter. Ground clearance is 7.0 inches, or 8.3 on the AWD-only XRT with its all-terrain tires.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- 183.2 in long on a 107.5 in wheelbase
- 37.1-ft turning circle
- Ground clearance from 8.05 to 8.20 in
- Standard LED headlamps and taillamps
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 190.2 in long on a 110.8 in wheelbase
- 37.9-ft turning diameter
- 7.0 in ground clearance, 8.3 in on XRT
- XRT: AWD, all-terrain tires, Terrain Mode
Why Buy From Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice?
Choosing between two rows and three is easier in person, so bring the car seats, beach chairs or golf bag to Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice and load them into a 2027 Equinox before you decide. Ask our sales team to line up LT and RS models for a back-to-back drive, and the payment calculator lets you plan the numbers first.
The service department behind every sale lists certified technicians, genuine OEM parts and online service scheduling, so keeping your Equinox on the road in Venice, Nokomis and the rest of Sarasota County stays straightforward.
