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If you’re shopping for a spritely, affordable compact SUV the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2024 Nissan Rogue are likely on your list of vehicles to explore. They have appealing price tags, mile-long lists of technology features, a generous suite of comprehensive safety features, and enough power under the hood to satisfy most drivers. That said, you likely can’t buy both. So, which of these small SUVs is right for you and your needs? Let’s make a side-by-side comparison to find out which one offers more bang for your buck.
These two-row SUVs feature well-cushioned ergonomic front-row seats with comparable dimensions. In the rear seat, however, passengers will likely notice the 1.5-inch difference in legroom, giving the Equinox passengers more space to stretch out on longer drives. Both models offer a variety of storage cubbies, plenty of cupholders, and an overall interior design with solid fit and finish.
Under the hoods, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox sports a turbocharged 175 1.5-liter 4-cylinder that whips the SUV around town and up to highway speeds with confidence. It’s paired with a standard front-wheel drive system and a six-speed automatic transmission with seamless shifting.
The Rogue has a similar engine, a 201-horsepower 1.5-liter three-cylinder. Although the Rogue has a few more horses than the Equinox, the Nissan weighs more than the Equinox and features a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The result is that these vehicles deliver identical acceleration experience
The Equinox has a 3,500 max towing capacity beating out the Rogue by 2,000 pounds (the Rogue can only tow up to 1,500 pounds.)
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox features a 7-inch touch screen, available 4.2-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hot spot, satellite radio, a six-speaker audio system, and four USB ports
The Nissan Rogues has a standard 8-inch touch screen, an analog rather than digital gauge clusters, and where the Equinox has standard wireless connectivity the Rogue features wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Audiophiles will likely notice the difference between the Equinox standard six-speaker sound system and the Rogue’s system of only four-speaker. On long trips, everyone is also likely to notice the lack of USB connections considering the Equinox offers a standard four ports compared to the two in the Rogue.
The Chevrolet Equinox and the Nissan Rogue offer a similarly robust list of safety and driver assistance features but there are a few areas where the Equinox excels.
Both models include:
The Nissan Rogue differs from the Equinox by offering ProPilot Assist, an available adaptive cruise control system, traffic sign recognition, and a head-up display. However, the Equinox pulls ahead with its standard suite of Teen Driver Technology, a Safety Alert Seat, and Hands-Free Park Assist.
With so much in common, your final decision may come down to a simple price comparison, in which case, the Chevy Equinox is a clear winner with a starting MSRP that is more than $2,000 less than the Rogue. The highest trim of the Equinox has an even wider price gap with a starting sticker price that’s $6,800 less than the Rogue.
If you’re interested in taking the SUV that manages to be both cutting edge and affordable for a spin, visit the Jim Taylor Chevrolet dealership in Rayville, LA.
