Chevrolet Equinox vs Kia Sorento
The Chevrolet Equinox is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Kia Sorento. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 947 | 1,212 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 22 and 8 | 32 and 118 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 88,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 31 | 21 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,800 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 947 complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox and 1,212 for the Kia Sorento. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Chevrolet Equinox, 4 stars for the Kia Sorento.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Chevrolet Equinox, 5 for the Kia Sorento.