2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Comparison
For 2026, Toyota builds every RAV4 as a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid, so lining up the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox against the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid comes down to how you want a compact SUV powered. The Equinox answers with a 1.5L turbocharged engine and an 8-speed automatic, then puts Google built-in, remote start, a heated steering wheel and heated front seats on every trim.
Below, Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice sets the two side by side on power and fuel use, screens and apps, driver assistance, cabin and cargo room, and outside hardware. Toyota and EPA figures appear exactly as published, so Sarasota County shoppers can weigh each number on its own.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Performance & Fuel Economy
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Every 2027 Equinox pairs a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder, rated at 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, with an 8-speed automatic. FWD is standard, and all three trims offer AWD. Its EPA-estimated ratings read 25 mpg in town and 29 on the highway, with 27 combined on FWD and 26 on AWD.
Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system gives the RAV4 Hybrid a 2.5L four-cylinder and an ECVT, with 226 net combined hp on FWD and 236 on AWD. Its EPA-estimated combined ratings span 38 mpg on the Woodland to 43 mpg on FWD grades, and towing is rated at 1,750 lbs on FWD models and the LE AWD, or 3,500 lbs on the other AWD grades.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder: 175 hp, 203 lb-ft
- 8-speed automatic on every trim and drivetrain
- EPA-estimated 25/29/27 mpg FWD, 25/29/26 AWD
- Up to 1,500 lbs towing when properly equipped
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- 2.5L hybrid: 226 hp FWD, 236 hp AWD net combined
- ECVT with sequential shift mode
- EPA-estimated 38 to 43 mpg combined, by grade and drivetrain
- Towing: 1,750 lbs FWD and LE AWD; 3,500 lbs other AWD
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Technology
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Google built-in comes standard on the 11.3-inch touchscreen in every Equinox, next to the 11-inch Driver Information Center (Google services require a plan). Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as are 5G connectivity, Active Noise Cancellation and four USB ports, and the new-for-2027 Interior Camera is available on any trim.
The RAV4 Hybrid answers with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a Drive Recorder Dash Cam on every grade. A 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia screen is standard on most grades, the XSE and Limited step up to 12.9 inches, and wireless phone mirroring is standard.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Standard Google built-in (plan required)
- 11.3-inch diagonal touchscreen on every trim
- 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center
- Available Interior Camera, new for 2027
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- 10.5-inch screen; 12.9-inch on XSE and Limited
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster standard
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard
- Drive Recorder Dash Cam on every grade
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Safety Features
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Chevrolet counts more than 15 safety and driver assistance features as standard on the 2027 Equinox. Beyond Chevy Safety Assist, the LT already carries Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, and IIHS rates the 2025 to 2027 Equinox Good for side protection, headlights and pedestrian front crash prevention.
Every RAV4 Hybrid grade carries Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, which includes Lane Tracing Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Proactive Driving Assist, along with Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Chevy Safety Assist: six standard features
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking
- IIHS Good: side, headlights, pedestrian crash prevention
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 on every grade
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking above LE
- Panoramic View Monitor on XSE, Limited and Woodland
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Interior & Cargo Space
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Second-row passengers get 39.9 inches of legroom in the Equinox, and passenger volume measures 104.3 cubic feet without the sunroof. The LT already heats both front seats and the steering wheel and starts remotely. Cargo takes 29.8 cubic feet with the rear seat up and 63.5 folded, plus hidden storage beneath the floor.
The RAV4 Hybrid lists 37.8 inches of rear legroom and 98.9 cubic feet of passenger volume, plus 37.8 cubic feet behind its second row and 70.4 with that row folded. Heated front seats start at the SE grade, and a heated steering wheel is standard on the Limited and Woodland.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Rear legroom: 39.9 in
- Passenger volume: 104.3 cu ft without sunroof
- Cargo: 29.8 cu ft behind row two, 63.5 max
- Heated front seats, heated wheel, remote start standard
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Rear legroom: 37.8 in
- Passenger volume: 98.9 cu ft
- Cargo: 37.8 cu ft behind row two (36.6 Limited), 70.4 max
- Heated front seats from SE; heated wheel on Limited, Woodland
2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs Toyota RAV4 Exterior & Capability
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Every Equinox trim gets its own grille and front fascia, and all-LED lighting is standard. The RS sits at 8.20 inches of ground clearance on standard 19-inch wheels, while the ACTIV rides on 17-inch all-terrain tires and uniquely tuned suspension. The body runs 183.2 inches long with a 107.5-inch wheelbase, and Autumn Harvest Metallic joins the LT and ACTIV palettes for 2027.
Toyota offers the RAV4 Hybrid in Core, Rugged and Sport designs. The Rugged Woodland grade adds all-terrain tires, Rigid Industries LED fog lights, a 2-inch hitch receiver and 8.5 inches of ground clearance, while the other grades sit at 8.1 inches.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
- Ground clearance: 8.20 in RS, 8.08 in LT
- ACTIV: 17-inch all-terrain tires, uniquely tuned suspension
- Standard all-LED lighting; trim-specific grille and fascia
- 183.2 in long on a 107.5-in wheelbase
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Ground clearance: 8.1 in (8.5 in Woodland)
- Woodland: all-terrain tires, Rigid Industries LED fog lights
- Woodland: 2-in hitch receiver, 120V/1500W cargo outlet
- 181.0 in long on a 105.9-in wheelbase
Why Buy From Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice?
Book a 2027 Equinox test drive at Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice and take the turbo SUV over the Venice roads you use every week, with time to try Google built-in on a real drive. Bring your current vehicle for a trade-in value estimate, or work through numbers first with our payment calculator.
After the sale, the service side of the store lists an Express Service Department, free Wi-Fi and business workstations for owners who wait on site. If you would rather not wait, the store lists a courtesy transportation shuttle as well, so ask whether it can fit your appointment.
