2026 COMPACT SUVS • EQUINOX & CR-V
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox and Honda CR-V give compact-SUV shoppers different combinations of standard comfort, equipment and powertrain choices. This comparison begins with the gasoline Equinox LT and CR-V LX so the entry-trim features are easy to assess. Explore our Equinox inventory, then compare the actual vehicles you are considering.
The Equinox LT includes heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and an 11.3-inch center screen. The 2026 CR-V LX uses a 9-inch center screen, and Honda also offers hybrid versions elsewhere in the CR-V range. Choose around the features, space and driving requirements that matter to you.
These are base gasoline-trim comparisons, using Chevrolet’s 2026 information and Honda’s 2026 CR-V specifications. A feature on a higher Honda or Chevrolet trim should not be counted as standard equipment on the entry model.
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| Feature | Chevrolet Equinox LT | Honda CR-V LX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbo; 175 hp | 1.5L turbo; 190 hp |
| Heated front seats | Standard | Not standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Standard | Not standard |
| Center touchscreen | 11.3-inch diagonal | 9-inch |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility | Standard for compatible devices | Standard for compatible devices |
| FWD transmission | CVT | CVT |
| AWD availability | Available; uses eight-speed automatic | Available; uses CVT |
The 2026 Honda screen is 9 inches, not the 7-inch figure associated with some earlier comparisons. If heated seats and the larger center display are priorities, the Equinox LT gives you concrete features to try. Other shoppers may place more weight on space, efficiency or a different trim’s equipment.
Use the same drivetrain and fuel type when comparing economy. The following EPA estimates apply to 2026 gasoline configurations; they are not hybrid ratings and not a promise of mileage on every commute.
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| Configuration | Equinox | CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | 26/29/27 | 28/33/30 |
| All-wheel drive | 25/29/26 | 27/31/29 |
The Equinox figures are in the EPA/DOE records for FWD and AWD; Honda publishes the CR-V ratings in its 2026 specification sheet. The CR-V gas configurations shown have higher EPA estimates. Compare those alongside the features you want and the actual purchase quote.
Traffic, speed, weather, load and driving habits can change real-world results. A city/highway or combined rating should always remain attached to the configuration it describes.
Both are two-row SUVs. The gasoline Equinox has a published maximum cargo volume of 63.5 cubic feet, while Honda lists 76.5 cubic feet maximum for its gasoline CR-V trims. Both maximum figures involve the larger folded-seat arrangement; test ordinary cargo with passengers aboard before deciding. Use our 2026 Equinox interior guide for the Chevrolet seating and cargo reference.
Set each driver’s seat for the same person, then check rear-seat comfort and access. Bring the measurements of a stroller, luggage or equipment that must fit. Check the liftgate opening and loading floor rather than selecting solely from a maximum volume figure.
For the Chevrolet trim differences, our Equinox LT, RS and ACTIV guide helps you compare comfort and appearance options. The Equinox buying guide connects those choices with everyday driving needs.
Honda offers a two-motor hybrid powertrain on selected 2026 CR-V trims. That is a different comparison from the gasoline LX used in the feature table, with its own output, equipment and EPA ratings. Use the exact hybrid trim and drivetrain if one is on your shortlist.
Chevrolet’s Equinox EV is a separate all-electric vehicle, not a higher trim or engine option within the gasoline Equinox. Use the 2026 Equinox EV trim guide and Equinox EV inventory for that decision. Include charging access and the actual vehicle configuration.
Our 2026 electric Chevrolet SUV comparison is useful if you want to explore EV alternatives. A distance in miles per charge cannot be compared directly with miles per gallon as if they were the same measurement.
Try the seats, heating controls, screen menus and supported phone connection on the vehicle you may buy. A larger screen can be useful, but the way you use its controls matters too. Ask about connected-service plans and account requirements rather than assuming every function is included indefinitely.
Review the installed safety and driver-assistance features on each candidate and ask about their limitations. They support the driver; they do not establish that one SUV will avoid every collision or that the other lacks useful assistance.
If an earlier Equinox is also an option, browse our used Equinox inventory and verify its model year before applying these 2026 specifications. For the ownership side, our Chevrolet service department can help with maintenance or inspection-process questions.
Choose the features you require, identify the configurations that include them and request an itemized quote. Our finance team can explain the purchase process and help you organize the vehicle, trade and financing discussion.
A useful decision can favor the Equinox LT’s standard comfort and display, or put greater weight on another model’s space or fuel-economy rating. Bring those priorities to the comparison instead of treating a single specification as a universal winner.
Honda lists a 9-inch center touchscreen across the 2026 CR-V range. The 7-inch statement in some comparisons does not describe the 2026 center screen.
The 2026 Equinox LT includes heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The 2026 CR-V LX does not list either as standard. Higher trims need their own feature comparison.
No. Equinox EV is a separate all-electric vehicle. The gasoline Equinox and Honda CR-V gas/hybrid configurations should be compared using their own specifications.
Not in the 2026 configurations shown here. The CR-V has the higher EPA city, highway and combined estimates in both FWD and AWD. Compare those figures alongside equipment, space and the actual vehicle proposal.
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