2023 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2022 Kia Sportage near Pittsburgh, PA

If you are having a hard time deciding on the ideal compact SUV for your day-to-day travels, then turn to us at  Jim Shorkey North Hills Chevrolet for assistance! We would love to delineate the differences between the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and its competitor, the 2023 Kia Sportage. Read on to see how the former takes the lead.

Performance

One obvious way to compare two automobiles is to pop open each of their hoods and see what powers the vehicle. First of all, the 2023 Equinox uses a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine to produce 175 horsepower and 203 lb.-ft. of torque. However, if you were to opt for the 2023 Sportage, you would receive a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that grants access to 187 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque, which is only slightly different from the former vehicle. It will become clear that the Equinox is the superior SUV when you notice that it has standard AWD, whereas the Kia only offers this as an available feature. Cruise around the streets of North Hills efficiently with help from the Chevy’s standard automatic Stop/Start engine. This saves fuel when you’re at a red light, and the Sportage only offers this for extra cash.

Interior

You can now hop inside each of these vehicles to see the luxurious amenities within. The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has what it takes to impress your crew on the way to Schenley Park with its standard Wi-Fi® Hotspot1. This is only available on higher trim levels of the 2023 Kia Sportage, unfortunately. Also, while both rides have a Remote Keyless Entry system on their base trims, only the Chevrolet model possesses a standard Remote Start feature to get your engine going from afar. And with help from the Chevrolet’s standard 60/40 split-folding rear seats, you can store long items in the trunk while still having one or two passengers in the back. Clearly, the Equinox takes the cake in terms of convenience.

Exterior

There is no way that we could forget to talk about the outer shell of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. This vehicle will stun the competition on the way down Saw Mill Run Boulevard. That’s because it has a set of optional 19-inch aluminum wheels at its base that will prop you up over others. The top trim of the Kia, on the other hand, has 17-inch components. It is also worth mentioning that both of these SUVs have heated side mirrors, but the Kia charges extra if you want this feature on the base trim. Finally, the Sportage comes in eight standard colors, but all are shades of black or white. If you go with the Equinox, you’ll attract attention from all over Pittsburgh with hues like Blue Glow Metallic or Harvest Bronze Metallic. Our team is eager to show you the winner!

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