2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

2024 Chevrolet
Equinox EV

MSRP*: $41,900 to $49,400
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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MPG - City Info not available 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 57.2 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 213-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 288-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 213 - 288 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.6 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 76.9 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 39.2 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV than in the Chevrolet Equinox EV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Equinox EV is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Equinox EV is much wider than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Equinox EV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Handling
The Chevrolet Equinox EV has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Chevrolet Equinox EV has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Chevrolet Equinox EV doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.

Utility
The Chevrolet Equinox EV has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Equinox EV has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.