Crossover vehicles are the perfect balance for car shoppers who want a little bit of everything. If you’re in the market for your next set of wheels, there’s no shortage of crossovers to choose from. Two of the most popular models available today are the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Chevrolet Equinox. Both well-known names, these two vehicles often go head-to-head to win over potential drivers. They each have their share of strengths, but there’s definitely a standout in the Santa Fe when you dive deeper.

Style Inside and Out

Sporty and commanding on the road, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers a long, lean body with sharp accent lines. In contrast, the Equinox is rather boxy and less aerodynamic, though it does come in a variety of bright colors. Critics give the comfort points to the Santa Fe hands down. It’s got more front headroom and legroom than the Equinox and over five extra inches of cargo space. The Equinox gets a nod for parking ease with it’s shorter and slimmer build, but a small frame also means less space inside. While both crossovers have room for the same amount of passengers, shotgun riders and backseat passengers in the Santa Fe are afforded more space to stretch out, store their personal items and enjoy a comfortable ride.

Efficiency, Capability and Bonus Features

The Equinox and Santa Fe both have a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and auto-manual forward wheel drive. In the Santa Fe, you get a standard sunroof, leather seats, power windows, power locks, power seats and more. The Santa Fe can also tow heavier than the Equinox with the most basic trim level still towing up to 2,000 pounds. The Santa Fe’s warranty keeps you covered for 10 years and 100,000 miles instead of five years and 60,000 miles like the Equinox. The roadside assistance covers you for five years and unlimited miles in a Santa Fe, but has a 60,000 mile cap in an Equinox. While the price tag is (just a small bit) higher in the Hyundai, you certainly get what you pay for.

Safety and Technology Features

Both vehicles have standard driver, passenger, front side and curtain airbags for safety all around. They also both earned either 4 or 5 stars in every safety rating. The Santa Fe features the HTRAC all-wheel drive system which allows the vehicle to distribute torque between the front and rear, keeping you stable in all road conditions. Technology wise, you have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrated into the Santa Fe, as well as four 12-volt power outlets. There are only two in the Equinox. There’s also a push-to-start ignition in the Santa Fe and a clean air ionizer, helping it pull ahead in the most available technology between the two vehicles.

Test Drive a Santa Fe!

For drivers looking for comfortable leg room and superior fuel efficiency, look no further than the Santa Fe at Ed Voyles Hyundai in Smyrna! We invite, and even encourage, you to test drive the Equinox first so that when you get behind the wheel of a Santa Fe, the right choice is a no-brainer. Atlanta-area drivers are invited to visit our lot anytime to see the Santa Fe for themselves! Fill out our online contact form or give us a call at 678-509-7959 to get started!