Compact SUVs are among the most popular vehicles on American roads, and there are more than a dozen to choose from. With their updates for the 2025 model year, the Hyundai Tucson and Chevrolet Equinox are primed to garner attention and new owners thanks to their exceptional technology, strong suite of standard safety and driver assistance features, and ample practicality.
Here’s how these two stack up against each other.
2025 Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson has evolved over the years from a rather basic SUV to a sleek, tech-forward hauler that will surprise you with what it has to offer. Some of its features are totally unique, too. With its refresh for the 2025 model year, the Tucson gains a special function that both new parents and dog owners just might love. See below for that. Pricing starts at $30,000, including destination fee.
Hyundai Tucson Highlights
Baby mode: Have you ever worried about waking your little one with a too-sudden tap on the accelerator? The Tucson’s Baby mode, new for 2025, helps alleviate that with a gentler throttle response. We think this would also benefit dog owners, and as far as we know, the Tucson is the only vehicle with this feature.
Unbeatable warranty: Hyundai touts an unbeatable warranty of five years/60,000 miles bumper to bumper and 10 years/100,000 miles for the powertrain. The Equinox can’t touch that.
Choice of powertrains: In addition to a standard gasoline engine, the Tucson is available as hybrid that earns up to 38 mpg combined or as a plug-in hybrid with the ability to travel 32 miles on electricity alone.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Tucson models near you.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox is all new, and its redesign gives this popular compact SUV a bolder, more rugged design compared to the previous generation. The all-new Chevy Equinox also gets a tech-focused cabin with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. Pricing starts at $29,995.
Chevrolet Equinox Highlights
Dual digital displays: We won’t be surprised if you let out an audible “wow” when getting into the 2025 Equinox. We did after being welcomed by an 11-inch digital driver display and an 11.3-inch touchscreen. They are standard in the Equinox and really impress.
Heated front seats and heated steering wheel: Two welcome features that you’ll appreciate on every cold morning. Even better — and unlike its rivals including the Tucson — these come standard in the 2025 Equinox.
All-wheel drive: Choosing this option not only gives you more all-weather assurance, but it also grants the Equinox more torque and an 8-speed automatic transmission compared with a continuously variable transmission in front-wheel-drive models.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Equinox models near you.
Similarities
Both of these compact SUVs tout fresh design, great technology, similar power output, and start within $5 of each other.
Conclusion
The 2025 Chevy Equinox has said goodbye to the dowdy looks of its former self while also seriously upping its tech game. That, along with its strong feature set, will assuredly keep it a popular choice among compact SUVs.
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson, meanwhile, is a great value, packed with its own set of helpful features, has more cargo room, and is backed by an unbeatable warranty. And while the Equinox is only available with one engine (or the totally different Equinox EV model), the Tucson can also be had with a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain, appealing to even more buyers.
In the end, this is a pretty close match. We think the 2025 Equinox is a far stronger competitor than its former self, but still give the edge to the Tucson. If you’re on the fence, drive both and see which one speaks to you.
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The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for vehicles and New 2025 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 175 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic/FWD | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | 25 city/33 highway/28 combined | 26 city/31 highway/28 combined |
| Also Available | AWD/Hybrid, PHEV | AWD; 8-speed automatic |
| Specs | ||
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 years/100,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | 5-Star | TBA |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 inches | 107.5 inches |
| Overall Length | 182.7 inches | 183.2 inches |
| Width | 73.4 inches | 74.9 inches |
| Height | 65.6 inches | 65.6 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 38.6 feet | TBA |
| Headroom, Front | 40.1 inches | 40.0 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 39.5 inches | 39.2 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 41.4 inches | 40.9 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 41.3 inches | 39.9 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 57.6 inches | 57.7 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 56.0 inches | 55.8 inches |
| Cargo Volume seats up/down | 38.7/74.8 cubic feet | 29.8/63.5 cubic feet |
