2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 Honda CR-V in Lisle, IL
Two long-standing compact SUVs have battled head-to-head for decades at this point, and we of Bill Kay Chevrolet are of course referring to the Chevrolet Equinox and the Honda CR-V. The rivalry continues with their 2026 model iterations, and we’d like to stoke the flames by comparing the two in the following overview. Which vehicle will prevail? You’ll want to keep reading ahead and to find out!
Cabin
Both the Chevrolet Equinox and the Honda CR-V know how to host well, but only one cabin is sportier than the other. The latter model hosts an optional leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel and available black with red-accented Evotex upholstery, creating a cabin that anyone with an eye for athletic features will appreciate. While the CR-V comes with optional leather-trimmed seating and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, neither fit into the category of sporty. Aside from this stylistic choice, the Equinox will also be more pleasant to drive during the intense winters of Lisle, as you can opt for available heated outboard seats and a heated steering wheel. Honda’s SUV does offer optional heated front chairs, but you cannot extend the feature to rear passengers. Because a heated steering wheel is not at all present in the CR-V, your hands palms may remain quite cold while you venture through the Chicago-Kansas Expressway during a freezing January morning.
Performance
Let’s shift our focus to the powertrain specifications of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2026 Honda CR-V. The latter model’s standard 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine makes 190 horsepower1 and 179 lb.-ft. of torque2, which is slower when taking off at a red light than the standard Equinox. Instead, it offers slightly more zest with a 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder powertrain that makes 175 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque. Both vehicles are efficient and smooth when it comes to their driving dynamics, as each one is affixed with a standard Continuously Variable Transmission. However, only Chevrolet’s entry has the ability to be equipped with an optional 8-speed automatic gearbox. This feature is nonexistent in the CR-V, and, when paired with the optional AWD system available with the Equinox, you can rest assured that each trip to the Lisle Community Park will feel immersive.
Technology
If you were to place the Equinox and CR-V side-by-side and were requested to make a split-second decision as to which cockpit looks more advanced, it will only take a second to realize that Chevrolet’s SUV is leagues ahead of Honda’s model. You’ll face two expansive panels when you step into the Equinox, which are a standard 11.3-inch diagonal color CD screen as well as an 11-inch diagonal driver information center. By comparison, the CR-V’s monitors are paltry. Honda’s car only has a standard 9-inch color touchscreen and a 7.0-inch TFT meter display. Moreover, the Chevrolet Equinox features Google built-in3 services as standard, though you’ll have to opt for the Honda CR-V Hybrid to see this intuitive technology offered at all. It’s no secret that the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox reigns supreme, so why not give us a call and speak with our team about purchasing one? We even have Spanish-speaking representatives that can receive your inquiries!
