Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Chevrolet Equinox Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Equinox packs quite a punch and will knock the Suzuki Grand Vitara down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Suzuki Grand Vitara is definitely more agile than the Equinox, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Equinox and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Grand Vitara has no lessons to learn in terms of pickup from the Chevrolet Equinox.

Utility
The Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Chevrolet can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Suzuki Grand Vitara's forte than it is the Equinox's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Suzuki Grand Vitara for a fill-up more often than the Equinox because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Equinox offers a bit more head room than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chevrolet Equinox make it more spacious for your passengers than the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Equinox than the Suzuki because of its bigger tank. The Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Chevrolet Equinox compete for the same parking spaces. The Equinox's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Suzuki Grand Vitara may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Chevrolet Equinox to the dealership as the Suzuki. With respect to gas mileage, the Equinox has the Suzuki Grand Vitara beat. The Suzuki pales in comparison to the Equinox when it comes to gas mileage. The Suzuki isn't much less pricey than the Chevrolet Equinox in terms of MSRP.

Warranty
The Equinox and the Suzuki Grand Vitara have the same basic after-sale protection.