Suzuki SX4 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Review

Performance
Both the Suzuki SX4 and the Chevrolet are likely to feel somewhat slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The Chevrolet Equinox has significantly wider tires than the Suzuki SX4. Note that wider tires might improve handling, while narrower tires may improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Suzuki is definitely nimbler than the Chevrolet Equinox, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Equinox's engine is tremendously bigger than the SX4's. Note that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Equinox is tremendously more powerful than the Suzuki SX4.

Utility
The Chevrolet Equinox's more massive trunk will accommodate more massive items than the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 and the Chevrolet can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll doubtless have to take the Suzuki SX4 for a fill-up more often than the Equinox because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet's front cabin compared to the Suzuki SX4. The Equinox offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Suzuki SX4 does.

Dimensions
Both the Suzuki SX4 and the Chevrolet Equinox are likely to feel somewhat slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Equinox than the Suzuki because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Equinox rides lower than the Suzuki, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Suzuki SX4 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Chevrolet Equinox. The Suzuki SX4's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Chevrolet Equinox.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Equinox to the dealership as the Suzuki SX4. The Chevrolet Equinox pales in comparison to the Suzuki SX4 when it comes to fuel economy. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Suzuki SX4 is the winner when it comes to fuel economy. The Chevrolet Equinox is substantially more expensive than the Suzuki SX4 with respect to MSRP. The Chevrolet Equinox will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Chevrolet.

Overview
The Equinox and the Suzuki SX4 have the same basic after-sale protection. When it comes to warranty against corrosion, the Chevrolet Equinox has tremendously better coverage than the Suzuki.