Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Palisade
The Chevrolet Equinox is more fuel-efficient at 27 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Hyundai Palisade. At EPA assumptions that is about $700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 137 | 194 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Seats |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 2 | 5 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 1,000 miles | 3,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 29 | 19 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 137 complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox and 194 for the Hyundai Palisade. 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.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet Equinox, 3 for the Hyundai Palisade.