Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is more fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Chevrolet Equinox. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 137 | 94 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 2 | 27 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 1,000 miles | 3,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 29 | 25 and 33 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 137 complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox and 94 for the Hyundai Tucson. 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, 5 for the Hyundai Tucson.