2020 Kia Sportage vs. 2020 Chevy Equinox Comparison

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2020 Kia Sportage vs. 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Comparison

A SUV is an excellent choice for your Great Lakes Bay Region drive.  This vehicle style has the capability you want for your Michigan adventures, while many still offering great efficiency and comfort for your daily commute.  The 2020 Kia Sportage is an efficient, comfortable, and capable small SUV.  Another popular small SUV option is the 2020 Chevy Equinox. However, we will show you why the preferred choice would be the 2020 Kia Sportage.

Performance

Performance is an important aspect of SUV ownership.  Drivers need to know that they can count on their vehicle’s power and handling.  The Kia Sportage delivers with a powerful yet efficient 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, producing 181-hp.  You can expect an EPA-estimated 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway from this engine on the FWD version.  Choose the all-wheel-drive (AWD) version for an estimated 22 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.   There is a 2.0L Turbocharged engine on the Sportage SX Turbo trim level.  The Chevy Equinox comes standard with a 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission.  This FWD SUV gets an estimated 28 mpg combined fuel efficiency.

Entertainment & Comfort

Both the Sportage and Equinox has a strong focus on entertainment and comfort.  The Kia’s 8-inch touchscreen audio system has Bluetooth Calling and voice recognition.  It provides Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability.  The driver seat has 6-way manual adjustability while the front passenger has 4-way manual adjustments.  Between the seats is a center console with a storage tray and cup holders for convenience.  The 60/40 split-folding rear seat offers plenty of room for passengers and a 17-step recline.    The Equinox’s comfortable seating includes a fold-flat 60/40-split folding rear seat.  Entertainment is controlled by the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System with a 7-inch diagonal touchscreen. 

Safety

Both vehicles have a similar selection of driver-assistance features.  Your Sportage and Equinox will both feature Forward Collision Alert systems, Pedestrian Detection or Pedestrian Braking, and a Rear Vision Camera system.  They also have standard Lane Keeping Assist systems.  The Equinox adds on OnStar Emergency Communication capability and a Teen Driver function.

No matter which you choose, the 2020 Kia Sportage or Chevrolet Equinox, you will have a super selection of features at an affordable price and with great fuel efficiency.  The Sportage shines with an industry-leading 10-year / 100,000-mile warranty, compared to the 3-year / 30,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty for the Chevy Equinox. 

Get your 2020 Kia Sportage today at Thelen Kia in Bay City, Michigan!