Equinox vs Outback
Vs Subaru Outback

AWARDS & SAFETY
- 2020 Car Seat Check Honor Roll: Best New Cars for Car Seats
- 2020 Parents Magazine Best Cars for Teen Drivers
- 2020 Parents Magazine Best Family Cars
- 2019 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score1
- 2018 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score2

FEATURES
No more parallel parking jitters - the Rear Parking Aid, standard on the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox3, can help guide you into the perfect parking spot, signaling when you're getting too close to the curb, or other cars. Unless you enjoy the parallel parking jitters, in which case, choose the 2022 Subaru Outback, and don't pay extra for the rear parking aid option.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 Subaru Outback |
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Rear Parking Aid | |
standard3 | - |

PERFORMANCE
Stopping power is important, too, especially when you're carrying a heavy load. The clear winner in this category is the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox4, with 1 more horses in braking power per ton than 2022 Subaru Outback5, giving you confidence on even the steepest of grades.
If you live in a climate with snow and ice, or if you're interested in increased fuel economy, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's4 front-wheel drive offers a distinct advantage over the 2022 Subaru Outback.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 Subaru Outback |
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Braking Power Per Ton | |
1344 | 1355 |
Front Driven Wheels | |
has4 | - |

USABILITY
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's8 lower ground clearance, 88 vs. 99, means a lower center of gravity and more stability.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 Subaru Outback |
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Ground Clearance | |
88 | 99 |

PRICING & WARRANTY
With an MSRP of $1,145 less than the 2022 Subaru Outback5, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox4 provides the budget-conscious buyer enough cost savings to fill the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's4 gas tank two dozen times, with a little money left over for road-trip snacks10.
In the very unlikely event you'll need it, help is just a phone call away, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox's4 Roadside Assistance, standard for 2 years longer than 2022 Subaru Outback5.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 2022 Subaru Outback |
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MSRP | |
$25,8004 | $26,9455 |
Roadside Assistance | |
54 | 35 |
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1 - Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.nhtsa.gov).
2 - 2018 Chevrolet Equinox 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score applies to vehicles built after 2/19/18 in the Ingersoll, Canada plant, built after 3/5/18 in the Ramos Arizpe, Mexico plant and built after 3/12/18 in the San Luis Potosi, Mexico plant. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.nhtsa.gov).
3 - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr RS
4 - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LS w/1LS
5 - 2022 Subaru Outback CVT
6 - Learn more at: http://www.safercar.gov/Safety+Ratings.
8 - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox AWD 4dr Premier
9 - 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness CVT
10 - Based on the price of $40.00 to fill the gas tank.