2021 Chevy Equinox vs. 2021 Honda CR-V

Between the 2021 Chevy Equinox vs. Honda CR-V, which small SUV offers greater value to Virginia Beach shoppers? With more features, a more powerful engine, and a more extensive roadside assistance package – all for a lower price – we think the Chevrolet Equinox is an easy choice! But at the end of the day, only you can decide what’s best for your needs. Get a detailed look at these points of comparison, below. 

Chevy Equinox vs. Honda CR-V: MSRP

The 2021 Chevy Equinox starts at just $23,800 for the baseline L trim. The 2021 Honda CR-V starts at $25,350 for its baseline LX trim, running you an extra $1,550 right out of the gate. 

Chevy Equinox vs. Honda CR-V: Performance

Both the Chevrolet Equinox and Honda CR-V provide turbocharged engine power to deliver impressive performance specs:

• 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Base Engine: 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder achieves 170 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque

• 2021 Honda CR-V Base Engine: Inline 4-cylinder with turbocharger achieves 190 hp and 179 lb-ft of torque

Although the Honda CR-V offers more horsepower, you can do more with the extra torque provided by the Chevrolet Equinox. Towing or picking up speed on Chesapeake freeways, for example, are made easier when you have a good amount of torque for support. 

Chevy Equinox vs. Honda CR-V: Smartphone Integration 

These days, any new SUV on the market should provide all of the necessary tech features required to connect your smartphone to your vehicle. For a budget-friendlier price, the new Equinox provides more standard integration options than the CR-V. The following options are standard in the Chevy, but not in the Honda:

• 7-inch Infotainment Touchscreen (CR-V’s standard screen is 5 inches)
• Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ Integration (requires upgrade)
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability (requires upgrade)

Chevy Equinox vs. Honda CR-V: Driver-Assist Safety Features

Both the Chevrolet Equinox and the Honda CR-V provide a well-rounded safety suite in their baseline trims: Chevy Safety Assist and Honda Sensing®. However, you’ll want to take a look at the extra features provided by Chevy:

• Automatic Emergency Braking (standard for both)
• Forward Collision Alert (standard for both)
• Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Departure Warning (standard for both)
• Front Pedestrian Braking (standard for Equinox, available for CR-V)
• Following Distance Indicator (standard for Equinox, available for CR-V)
• IntelliBeam automatic high beams (exclusive to Equinox)

Chevy Equinox vs. Honda CR-V: Roadside Assistance Limits

No matter how far you travel outside of Suffolk, you can drive with the confidence that comes from knowing you’re supported by roadside assistance whether you’re in the Equinox or the CR-V. However, this is yet another area where the Chevrolet Equinox proves itself a greater value with a longer roadside assistance package than the CR-V:

• 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Roadside Assistance: 60 months/60,000 miles

• 2021 Honda CR-V Roadside Assistance: 36 months/36,000 miles

Explore the Chevrolet Equinox at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk

Have you determined whether you want to secure the keys to the Chevrolet Equinox or the Honda CR-V? If you want to take the Equinox for a spin, feel free to contact us to set up a test drive. To get an even better monthly rate on a new Equinox, don’t forget to also check out our ongoing new vehicle specials!