Chevrolet Equinox 2017 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Equinox) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 256 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Equinox engine produces 25 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 97 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 80 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Traverse | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Equinox might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.75 m | |
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Chevrolet Equinox is smaller. Chevrolet Equinox is 27 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Equinox is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 846 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1798 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Equinox has 196 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 72 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Equinox is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Chevrolet Equinox can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 53 400 | |
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