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Chevrolet Equinox
2021 Chevrolet Equinox
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$26,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.5
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Nissan Xterra
2015 Nissan Xterra
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$25,710
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Tiguan
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
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$26,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
N/A

Photos

Chevrolet Equinox
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
30
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Nissan Xterra
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Rear Angle View
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Dashboard
33
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
19
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
4.0L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5600 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
184 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque
203 lb-ft @ 2000-4000 rpm
281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,274 lbs
N/A
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
17 MPG
N/A
City
26 MPG
15 MPG
N/A
Highway
31 MPG
20 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
10.4 (Est) Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.9 gallons
21.1 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
387.4 miles
316.5 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
461.9 miles
422 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
183.1 in
N/A
N/A
Height
65.4 in
74.9 in
N/A
Max Width
72.6 in
72.8 in
N/A
Front Width
62.2 in
61.8 in
N/A
Rear Width
62.2 in
61.8 in
N/A
Wheelbase
107.3 in
106.3 in
N/A
Ground Clearance
7.6 in
9.1 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
N/A
Front Seat Leg Room
40.9 in
42.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
39.9 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.2 in
58.3 in
N/A
Front Seat Hip Room
54.2 in
55.9 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.9 in
34.4 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
39.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.5 in
58.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.7 in
46.1 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63.9 ft³
65.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.9 ft³
36.3 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
36.3 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
37.3 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x TBD
16" x 7"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17" x TBD
16" x 7"
N/A

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension
Four-Link
N/A
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65R17
P265/70TR16
N/A
Rear Tire
P225/65R17
P265/70TR16
N/A
Spare Tire
T135/70R16
Full-Size
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Cayenne Red
  • Glacier
  • Lava Red
  • Metallic Blue
  • Night Armor
  • Solar Flare Yellow, Build Out:05/15/2015, *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • Super Black
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Medium Ash Gray, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Entertainment System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2021 Warranty
N/A
N/A
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