Compare Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Equinox in Springfield, IL

Subaru Forester vs. Chevy Equinox

It is always a good idea for Springfield, IL drivers to check out the competition when researching their next SUV. This is a great way to make sure you get the SUV that fits your budget and also has all of the features you are looking for. To help you get to the test drive Green Subaru has done the hard work of comparing the Chevrolet Equinox to the Subaru Forester.

Safety:

Everyone in Taylorville wants to get where they are going safely and advanced safety features are now a top priority. Advanced safety features are also something you will not find on the Chevrolet Equinox. Only the top of the line model is available with Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Alert, and Front Pedestrian Braking for an additional cost. Meanwhile, Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, and Pre-Collision Throttle Management is standard on every Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester also offers a number of other safety features that the Chevrolet Equinox isn't available with. Like LED Steering Responsive Headlights, Reverse Automatic Braking, and distraction and drowsy mitigation system; Subaru DriverFocus.

Interior Dimensions:

When Jacksonville, IL drivers compare the size of the Forester and Equinox, the Equinox is larger from the outside. But the Subaru Forester offers significantly more spacious and comfortable seating and maximum cargo space to bigger adventures.

Subaru Forester:
• Headroom Front/Rear: 40.2/37.7 inches
• Legroom Front/Rear: 43.3/39.4 inches
• Total Passenger Space: 111.9 cubic feet
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Cargo Space: 35.4 cubic feet
• Maximum Cargo Space: 76.1 cubic feet

Chevrolet Equinox:
• Headroom Front/Rear: 40.0/38.5 inches
• Legroom Front/Rear: 40.9/39.7 inches
• Total Passenger Space: 103.2 cubic feet
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Cargo Space: 29.9 cubic feet
• Maximum Cargo Space: 63.9 cubic feet

Powertrain:

Everyone around Chatham, IL wants to get behind the wheel of an SUV that is good on gas and fun to drive. The Equinox has three engine options, two of which offer more horsepower than the Forester but are only available on the most expensive trim levels. The standard 1.5L turbo engine only generates 170 horsepower and gets up to 30 highway mpg. with all-wheel-drive. The 2.5L four-cylinder BOXER engine powering the Subaru Forester includes Auto Stop-Start Technology for 33 highway mpg. and generates 182 horsepower.

The Subaru Forester has more performance features than the Equinox that doesn't offer. The only performance feature that the Equinox offers is all-wheel-drive for an additional cost and is not available on every trim level. The Forester comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, SI-DRIVE, Vehicle Dynamics Control, Active Torque Vectoring, and Traction Control System. X-Mode with Hill Descent Control is standard on the Forester Premium and up enhances the off-road capability by optimizing engine output and transmission ratio to reduce individual wheelspin on low friction surfaces.