Though the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2021 Buick Envision are similar vehicles under the General Motors umbrella, they still have quite a few differences that set them apart, which is why it’s a good idea to dig into the details of these two SUVs before you make your final decision. We’ve compared the performance, interiors, and safety features of these two SUVs to help you decide which you’ll take for drives around town.
Usually, corporate cousins like the Equinox and the Envision share the same engine, but that isn’t the case in this comparison. The 2021 Chevy Equinox has two available engines – a turbocharged 1.5-liter with 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque and a 252-horsepower 2.0-liter engine. The 2021 Buick Envision, on the other hand only offers a 228-horsepower engine and no longer offers the 252-horsepower engine. Both SUVs come standard with automatic transmissions and front-wheel drive.
Though the Equinox and the Envision ride on the same platform, the 2021 Equinox still manages to beat out its cousin, the 2021 Envision for space in several key categories. When you’re cruising around Naples in the 2021 Chevy Equinox, you’ll enjoy more front headroom, legroom, and shoulder room, and more second legroom and hip room. You’ll also benefit from a significantly more cargo space in both rows. When the second row of seats is up, you’ll have 29.9 cubic-feet of space in the Equinox compared to only 25.2 cubic-feet in the Envision. The difference only grows when the second row is folded down – the Equinox boasts a spacious 63.9 cubic-feet while the Envision tops out with over 10 cubic-feet less space at 52.7 cubic-feet.
The 2021 Equinox and the 2021 Envision come with mostly the same standard safety features, including forward collision warning and braking, pedestrian detection, a following distance indicator, lane departure alert, lane-keep assist, and the GM Teen Driver function. The Envision does come standard with three extra features, but it’s worth noting that the Envision has a starting MSRP that’s nearly $10,000 more than the Equinox’s modest starting price. Plus, you can always add extra safety features to the Equinox with one of its many available packages.
Looking at the available powertrains, the extra space, and the lower cost, it’s clear the 2021 Chevy Equinox is the better value, and our winner of this tossup. If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of the 2021 Equinox, browse our available inventory today, then let us know when you’re ready for a test drive. Shop with us at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Naples today to drive home in your brand-new Chevy Equinox!