2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan: More Cargo Room and Lower City Fuel Use for Everyday Driving
Everyday value in a compact SUV comes down to what you use most: cargo space, fuel use on daily errands and the tech in front of you. The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan both seat five and offer all-wheel drive on every trim. The Tiguan leans on a bigger engine. The Equinox […]
Everyday value in a compact SUV comes down to what you use most: cargo space, fuel use on daily errands and the tech in front of you. The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan both seat five and offer all-wheel drive on every trim.
The Tiguan leans on a bigger engine. The Equinox focuses on daily practicality, with more maximum cargo space, lower city fuel use and an all-terrain ACTIV trim. Here is how Chevrolet’s compact SUV earns its place as the everyday pick.
Everyday Numbers: Equinox vs Tiguan
| Category | 2027 Chevrolet Equinox | 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Max cargo, rear seats folded | 1,798 L | 1,668 L |
| City fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.4 to 10.7 L/100 km |
| Driver display | 11-inch | 10.25-inch |
| All-terrain tire trim | ACTIV, 235/65R17 all-terrain | All-season tires on every trim |
| Blind zone protection | Blind Zone Steering Assist | Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert |
| Drivetrain | AWD, 8-speed automatic | AWD, 8-speed automatic |
| Engine | 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 175 hp, 203 lb-ft | 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder, 201 hp or 268 hp |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) | 1,800 lbs (816 kg) |
Room for the Weekly Load
Fold the rear seats in the Equinox and you get 1,798 L of cargo space. The Tiguan’s maximum is 1,668 L, so the Equinox gives you 130 L more for bulky items like flat-pack furniture, hockey bags or a camping kit.
With the rear seats up, the Equinox holds 844 L behind the second row. The ACTIV and RS trims add an AutoSense power liftgate as standard, and LT buyers can add it through the Convenience Package II.
Lower Fuel Use Around Town
City driving is where most daily kilometres pile up: school runs, commutes and errands. The Equinox is rated at 9.6 L/100 km in the city. The Tiguan is rated at 10.4 L/100 km in its 201-hp trims and 10.7 L/100 km in the 268-hp Highline Turbo R-Line.
The Equinox gets there with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 175 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic, Automatic Stop/Start and Automatic Vehicle Hold.
The Tiguan’s larger 2.0L engine brings more power and a higher 1,800 lbs (816 kg) tow rating. The Equinox focuses on the daily drive, and it is still rated to tow 1,500 lbs (680 kg).
Tech You Use on Every Drive
Every 2027 Equinox comes with an 11-inch digital driver display and an 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with 5G vehicle connectivity.
Standard on every Equinox, from LT to RS:
- Heated front seats, heated steering wheel and remote start
- Adaptive cruise control and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
The ACTIV: Everyday Driving With Gravel Road Confidence
The Equinox ACTIV is the trim the Tiguan does not match. It rides on 235/65R17 all-terrain tires mounted on 17-inch Dark Android machined-face wheels. Every Tiguan trim, from Trendline to Highline Turbo R-Line, uses all-season tires.
The ACTIV also includes sueded microfibre seat trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-way power driver seat, wireless charging and the AutoSense power liftgate as standard. Options include ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats and a dual-pane power sunroof.
Picking Your Equinox
The LT gives you AWD, the full 11.3-inch Google built-in setup and adaptive cruise, with packages to add more. The ACTIV is the everyday-plus-gravel choice with all-terrain tires. The RS wears 19-inch Carbon Flash metallic wheels and a flat-bottom steering wheel, with 20-inch wheels available.
Add the Safety and Technology Package on any trim for HD Surround Vision, a Rear Camera Mirror with washer, fog lamps, Rear Pedestrian Alert and Traffic Sign Recognition.
The Everyday Value Verdict
More room when the seats fold, lower fuel use in the city, Google built-in on every trim and an all-terrain ACTIV option: those are the things that add up over years of ownership.
For drivers who measure value by daily use, the 2027 Equinox is the stronger pick over the Tiguan.
Drive the 2027 Equinox at Maple Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC
Stop by Maple Ridge Chevrolet Buick GMC in Pitt Meadows and put the Equinox to your own everyday test. Fold the seats, try the 11.3-inch screen and take a test drive in the LT, ACTIV or RS with our team.
