2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison
Two compact SUVs, two different answers to the question of what belongs on the base model. Every 2027 Chevrolet Equinox, starting with the LT, ships with a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, Remote Start and Keyless Open and Start, and its 11.3-inch touchscreen runs Google built-in on all three trims. The 2026 Hyundai Tucson brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen to its whole lineup and saves its heated steering wheel for the Limited.
The comparison below sticks to the details that shape daily driving in Sarasota County: the screens you touch every trip, the comfort you get without adding a package, the driver assistance that comes standard and the ground clearance under each body. Every figure is a manufacturer or EPA number, and the Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice team can fill in the rest on a test drive.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson Performance & Fuel Economy
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Chevrolet dropped the CVT for 2027, so every Equinox, FWD or AWD, now shifts through an 8-speed automatic. Its 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder makes 175 hp and 203 lb-ft. EPA-estimated figures are 25 city and 29 highway mpg (27 combined with FWD, 26 with AWD), and the tow rating reaches up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped.
The 2026 Tucson lineup splits three ways: a 187-hp 2.5L gas engine with its own 8-speed automatic, plus Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions rated at 231 and 268 hp total system output. Gas FWD models carry an EPA-estimated 25/33/28 mpg.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder, 175 hp and 203 lb-ft
- 8-speed automatic with FWD or AWD
- EPA-estimated 25/29/27 mpg city/hwy/combined, FWD
- Rated up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped
2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 2.5L gas 4-cylinder, 187 hp and 178 lb-ft
- Hybrid: 231 hp total system output
- EPA-estimated 25/33/28 mpg city/hwy/combined, gas FWD
- Up to 2,750 lbs braked towing on gas trims
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson Technology
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Screens set the tone in the 2027 Equinox, and Chevrolet does not ration them by trim. The LT, RS and ACTIV all pair an 11.3-inch diagonal touchscreen with an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center, with Google built-in (service plan required) alongside wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 5G connectivity and Active Noise Cancellation are standard, and RS and ACTIV add wireless charging.
Every 2026 Tucson carries a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Gas SEL Premium and Limited models get a 12.3-inch digital cluster, other gas trims use a 4.2-inch display, and the Limited adds a 12-inch head-up display and Bose audio.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- 11.3-inch diagonal touchscreen on every trim
- 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center, standard
- Google built-in, service plan required
- Wireless charging standard on RS and ACTIV
2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 12.3-inch touchscreen on every trim
- 12.3-inch cluster on SEL Premium and Limited (gas)
- 4.2-inch cluster display on other gas trims
- 12-inch head-up display on Limited
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson Safety Features
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Standard driver assistance runs deep on the 2027 Equinox. Beyond the six-feature Chevy Safety Assist suite, every trim includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Zone Steering Assist and Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, plus Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking, a useful pair when backing out of a busy lot on US-41. The available Safety and Technology Package adds HD Surround Vision and a Rear Camera Mirror.
Hyundai SmartSense on the 2026 Tucson includes Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Lane Following Assist and Safe Exit Warning on every trim. Highway Driving Assist 1 joins on the gas SEL Premium and Limited.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Adaptive Cruise Control standard on every trim
- Blind Zone Steering Assist and Side Bicyclist Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking
- Available HD Surround Vision and Rear Camera Mirror
2026 Hyundai Tucson
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, standard
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning on every trim
- Highway Driving Assist 1 on SEL Premium and Limited (gas)
- Surround View Monitor on Limited
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson Interior & Cargo Space
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Comfort features that often hide in packages are simply part of the 2027 Equinox. A heated steering wheel, heated front seats and Remote Start are standard on the LT, RS and ACTIV, and the RS and ACTIV can add ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats and driver memory through Convenience Package III. Cargo space measures 29.8 cu ft behind the second row and 63.5 cu ft with it folded.
The 2026 Tucson reserves its heated steering wheel for the Limited. Gas models list 38.7 cu ft behind the second row and 74.8 cu ft maximum (SAE).
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Heated steering wheel and heated front seats, every trim
- Remote Start and Keyless Open and Start standard
- Available ventilated front seats on RS and ACTIV
- 29.8 cu ft behind row two, 63.5 cu ft max
2026 Hyundai Tucson
- Heated steering wheel on Limited
- Integrated Memory System on Limited
- 41.4 in front, 41.3 in rear legroom (gas, Hybrid)
- 38.7 cu ft behind row two, 74.8 cu ft max (SAE, gas)
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson Exterior & Capability
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Ground clearance on the 2027 Equinox stays the same whether you choose FWD or AWD. Chevrolet lists 8.08 inches of minimum clearance for the LT, 8.20 for the RS and 8.05 for the ACTIV, which pairs 17-inch all-terrain tires with its own suspension tuning for shell lots and boat-ramp gravel. LED headlamps and taillamps are standard, each trim wears its own grille, and the RS rolls on 19-inch wheels.
The 2026 Tucson lists 7.1 inches of clearance with FWD and 8.3 with AWD. Its XRT adds XRT-exclusive 18-inch wheels, side cladding and bridge-type roof rails.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- 8.05 to 8.20 in minimum ground clearance by trim
- ACTIV: 17-inch all-terrain tires, uniquely tuned suspension
- LED headlamps and taillamps on every trim
- 183.2 in long with a 37.1-ft turning circle
2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 7.1 in (FWD) or 8.3 in (AWD) ground clearance
- XRT: exclusive 18-inch wheels, side cladding, roof rails
- 182.7 in long with a 38.6-ft turning diameter
- HTRAC AWD optional on every gas trim
Why Buy From Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice?
Ask the Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice team which 2027 Equinox LT and RS models are on the lot today, then sit in both and try the heated wheel and Remote Start for yourself before you decide. If you are trading in, start with Value Your Trade so the number is ready when you arrive.
Ownership support comes from a service department that lists certified technicians, genuine OEM parts, online service scheduling and an Express Service Department, which keeps routine visits simple for Equinox owners across Sarasota County.
