The Chevrolet has made safety a top priority, and it shows: the 2017 Equinox has earned a coveted 5-star side crash rating from the NHTSA1.
Efficiency
If you're trying to pinch pennies, every single mile per gallon toward better fuel economy counts, including the one between the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2 and the 2017 Jeep Cherokee3 on the highway. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Jeep Cherokee312epa estimated highway mpg303
Performance
Want more power and higher top speeds? Consider the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2, boasting 30 more horses and 26 more horses per ton than the 2017 Jeep Cherokee4. If you're carrying considerable cargo, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's2 increased torque - 2722 lb.-ft. vs. 2394 lb.-ft. - can mean the difference between easy going and a sluggish ride. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Jeep Cherokee3012horsepower27141602horsepower per ton13442722torque2394
Usability
Who wouldn't want more miles between fill-ups? With a 125 miles higher estimated combined tank range, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2 will keep you on the road longer than the 2017 Jeep Cherokee5. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's2 lower ground clearance, 62 vs. 86, means a lower center of gravity and more stability. Whether you're chauffeuring your kids to ballet, or the Harlem Globetrotters to a game (it could happen), all of your passengers will be more comfortable with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's2 combined total of 4 inches more head and leg room in the front and rear seats. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox's2 wider wheelbase can mean greater stability. How much more stability? A noteworthy 6 inches' worth. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Jeep Cherokee5002estimated combined tANK RANGE375562GROUND CLEARANCE86407FRONT HEAD ROOM398409FRONT LEG ROOM398392REAR HEAD ROOM388392REAR LEG ROOM3881122WHEELBASE1068
Pricing
With an MSRP of $495 less than the 2017 Jeep Cherokee3, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox2 provides the budget-conscious buyer enough cost savings to fill the Equinox's gas tank quite a few times, with a little money left over for road-trip snacks10. 2017 Chevrolet EquinoxFoo2017 Jeep Cherokee$23,1002msrp$23,5953
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