Equinox EV vs CX-50 Hybrid
Same class, different makers. The Equinox EV (Chevrolet) and the CX-50 Hybrid (Mazda) are built for the same kind of buyer. This is less a contest than a fine-tuning exercise: both cover the same ground, with only a few meaningful gaps.
At a glance
- Space & Practicality Tie
- Off-road & Towing Tie
Design & Size
Dimensions
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | N/A (not specified) |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 110.8 in |
Engine & Performance
On engine & performance, the useful details are the names in the table: what each one uses, not a figure we can rank.
Space & Practicality
Too close to call
You can skip ahead if space & practicality was your deciding factor: the two are evenly matched here. For space & practicality, pick whichever you prefer for other reasons.
Off-road & Towing
Too close to call
This area ends level; whatever separates these two, it isn’t off-road & towing. The off-road & towing verdict: no winner, and no reason to worry either way.
Safety & Tech
The Equinox EV and the CX-50 Hybrid differ on safety & tech in ways that are described rather than measured. The table has the details.
Full Specifications
Engine & Performance
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Hybrid |
| Engine | Single-motor electric | 2.5L I4 hybrid |
| Total system output | N/A (not specified) | 219 hp |
| Transmission | Single-speed | eCVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD (AWD available) | AWD |
Fuel Economy & Range
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy (combined)EPA estimate where available | N/A (not specified) | 38 mpg |
| Fuel economy (city) | N/A (not specified) | 39 mpg |
| Fuel economy (highway) | N/A (not specified) | 37 mpg |
| Electric range | 319 mi | N/A (not specified) |
Space & Practicality
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo (behind rear seats) | 26.4 cu ft | N/A (not specified) |
| Cargo (seats folded) | 57.2 cu ft | N/A (not specified) |
Off-road & Towing
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| AWD / 4WD available | Yes | Yes |
Safety & Tech
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Largest touchscreen | 17.7 in Biggest touchscreen | N/A (not specified) |
| Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | No Apple CarPlay / Android Auto (Google built-in) | N/A (not specified) |
| Driver-assist suite | Chevy Safety Assist | N/A (not specified) |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
Dimensions
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | N/A (not specified) |
| Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 110.8 in |
Price
| Spec | Equinox EV | CX-50 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $33,600 | N/A (not specified) |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Which One Should You Buy?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Equinox EV or the CX-50 Hybrid?
It depends on your priorities: the Equinox EV is stronger on the things a spec sheet can’t capture, while the CX-50 Hybrid leads on the things a spec sheet can’t capture.
Executive Summary
On paper, the Equinox EV and the CX-50 Hybrid chase the same buyer. In the details, Chevrolet and Mazda made different calls.
I’d match them like this: the things a spec sheet can’t capture to the Equinox EV, the things a spec sheet can’t capture to the CX-50 Hybrid.
My pick: I’d go with the Equinox EV if I cared most about the things a spec sheet can’t capture, and the CX-50 Hybrid if the things a spec sheet can’t capture mattered more.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.