2022 Chevy Equinox vs. 2022 Hyundai Tucson: Dimensional Comparison
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The all-new Hyundai Tucson crossover made its debut late in 2020 for the 2021 model year, arriving with a pair of hybrid powertrain options. However, the new Tucson is also offered with a naturally aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder, which makes it a good rival for the refreshed 2022 Chevy Equinox. Now, we’re taking a closer look at how these two vehicles compare in terms of exterior, interior, and cargo room with the following GM Authority Dimensional Comparison.
Chevy Equinox
2022 Hyundai Tucson
Exterior Dimensions
When it comes to the exterior dimensions, the 2022 Chevy Equinox is smaller than the 2022 Hyundai Tucson in every measurement except overall length, where the Chevy is 0.8 inches longer than the Hyundai. Everywhere else, the Tucson is bigger, with the largest differences found in the wheelbase (1.2 inches), front and rear track (1.6 inches and 1.9 inches, respectively), and overall width (0.8 inches).
| Dimension | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | +/- Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in.) | 107.3 | 108.5 | -1.2 |
| Overall Length (in.) | 183.1 | 182.3 | +0.8 |
| Overall Width (in.) | 72.6 | 73.4 | -0.8 |
| Overall Height (in.) | 65.4 | 65.6 | -0.2 |
| Front Track (in.) | 62.2 | 63.8 | -1.6 |
| Rear Track (in.) | 62.2 | 64.1 | -1.9 |
| Maximum Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.0 | 8.3 | -0.3 |
| Dimension | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | +/- Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2725 | 2756 | -31 |
| Overall Length (mm) | 4652 | 4630 | +22 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1843 | 1864 | -21 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1661 | 1666 | -5 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1580 | 1621 | -41 |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1581 | 1628 | -47 |
| Maximum Ground Clearance (mm) | 204 | 211 | -7 |
Chevy Equinox
Interior Dimensions
Moving inside, we find the 2022 Chevy Equinox’s smaller exterior dimensions also translate into smaller interior dimensions, with every measurement down compared to the Hyundai Tucson. The biggest differences here are in terms of second-row legroom (1.4 inches), second-row headroom (1 inch), and second-row hip room (2.2 inches), while the rest of the measurement differences are less than an inch.
To note, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson’s hybrid powertrains impact the available interior room, with the Tucson HEV and PHEV measured at 41.1 inches in terms of front-seat legroom, and the Tucson PHEV measured at 39.5 inches in terms of rear-seat legroom.
| Dimension | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | +/- Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Row Headroom (in.) | 40.0 | 40.1 | -0.1 |
| First Row Legroom (in.) | 40.9 | 41.4 | -0.5 |
| First Row Shoulder Room (in.) | 57.2 | 57.6 | -0.4 |
| First Row Hip Room (in.) | 54.2 | 54.5 | -0.3 |
| Second Row Headroom (in.) | 38.5 | 39.5 | -1 |
| Second Row Legroom (in.) | 39.9 | 41.3 | -1.4 |
| Second Row Shoulder Room (in.) | 55.5 | 56.0 | -0.5 |
| Second Row Hip Room (in.) | 51.7 | 53.9 | -2.2 |
| Dimension | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | +/- Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Row Headroom (mm) | 1016 | 1019 | -3 |
| First Row Legroom (mm) | 1040 | 1052 | -12 |
| First Row Shoulder Room (mm) | 1453 | 1463 | -10 |
| First Row Hip Room (mm) | 1377 | 1384 | -7 |
| Second Row Headroom (mm) | 977 | 1003 | -26 |
| Second Row Legroom (mm) | 1013 | 1049 | -36 |
| Second Row Shoulder Room (mm) | 1410 | 1422 | -12 |
| Second Row Hip Room (mm) | 1313 | 1369 | -56 |
Chevy Equinox
2022 Hyundai Tucson
Cargo Dimensions
The final area of this comparison is cargo room, where the 2022 Chevy Equinox once again offers less room than the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, down 10.9 cubic feet behind the first row, and 8.8 cubic feet behind the second row.
To note, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson’s hybrid variants also come with small cargo room discrepancies compared to the ICE-only version. The Tucson HEV offers 74.5 cubic feet behind the first row and 38.8 cubic feet behind the second row, while the Tucson PHEV offers 66.3 cubic feet behind the first row and 31.9 cubic feet behind the second row.
| Dimension | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | +/- Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume Behind First Row (cu. ft.) | 63.9 | 74.8 | -10.9 |
| Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (cu. ft.) | 29.9 | 38.7 | -8.8 |
| Dimension | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Tucson | +/- Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume Behind First Row (liters) | 1809 | 2118 | -309 |
| Cargo Volume Behind Second Row (liters) | 846 | 1096 | -250 |
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Everything about that dimensional comparison tells the reader to favor the new, larger 2022 Hyundai Tucson, which incidentally has a spectacular interior as compared to the Equinox. The next comparison should be about the fuel economy of the ’22 Chevy Equinox vs. the ’22 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. That will further embarrass GM, who don’t have a single hybrid vehicle in their entire lineup.
Hyundai steering wheels are terrible design. That dash has no volume or tuning know. Oh it also looks like old malibu dash a couple of years ago. Outside it interesting but will not age well. The 2022 equinox looks much better than the Tucson. Gm just needs to put the 2.0t back in the lineup.
It’s a Hyundai/Kia…cheap ,looks good, and falls apart. At least from the experience I had with a new one and never again.
I am actively shopping for a compact crossover this fall. The Buick Envision interior is beautiful, but the vehicle is larger than what we need. The Chevy Equinox is the perfect size, but the interior seems cheap and less sophisticated than competitors like the Mazda CX-5 or the Nissan Rogue. If I’m spending $30K or more I want a decent interior.
I grew up in a family that mostly bought GM vehicles (I was born in the early sixties) and miss the days of quality interiors from GM.
The Buick envision is the same size at the Equinox. Has a better interior setup.
Buick 183″ L x 74″ W x 65″ H
Chevy. 183″ L x 73″ W x 65″ H
Built in China.
After a lifetime of GM vehicles, and 2 Equinox LTZs, our next crossover will be a Mazda CX-5.
Have fun in the mechanic shop.
The Buick Envision interior might be quite beautiful looking on first glance, but on closer inspection you find a lot of hard, cheap plastics in several places and a center console armrest without any padding whatsoever (hard as a tabletop). As well, while the infotainment screen is angled toward the driver, the front seat passenger is somewhat penalized by the design that somewhat limits/hinders the viewability of the screen from that seating position. Further, the “grab handle” provided on the right side of the center console restricts the room/movement of the front passenger’s left leg – my wife hated that “feature” when she sat in the new Envision’s front passenger seat.
I would much prefer buying/driving a South Korean-built 2022 Tucson Limited Hybrid than a China-built Buick Envision.
Not sure why people have to lie to try and get their view point a stronger position, happens all the times in politics… The center console is stitched, it has padding, not sure why you have to say it has none and is as hard as a table top and that is flat out not true. I have sat in one as the compact CUV is the class my wife likes to drive (we currently have a Rav4). The interior was nicely done and the hard plastics are all areas that one doesn’t interact with and are low down which is perfectly acceptable and nothing new for any manufacturer including the koreans, it helps keep the price down.
The infotainment is very slightly angled towards the driver, it doesn’t inhibit the view or accessibility for the passenger at all and is better for the driver as they interact with it the most, especially why much driving is done alone. I would rather it have a slight angle towards the driver as well as many others, the passenger can slightly adjust if they need to adjust any settings the driver doesn’t want to change…
I think they are moving Tucson production to their Alabama plant.
The Envision is built in China.
I believe all Tucson Hybrid vehicles for North America are built in Ulsan, South Korea.
The Acadia is pretty nice and so is the Blazer.
Besides the horrible steering Wheel in the Tucson it is a great looking vehicle inside and out. The interior materials once again make the GM product look like it is three generations behind. GM needs to step up the interior game asap as I’ve been stating for years.
They have significantly turned around their interiors. Have you been in the new Hyundai? Design language doesn’t always translate to quality. Though I am sure they are very nice they will still have cheaper harder plastic areas like all manufacturers in this class to keep cost down. GM has significantly turned around their interiors and they are extremely utilitarian and functional with a solid design. No they aren’t the prettiest but having buttons and dials which many are turning away from is a huge positive as opposed to everything in a touch screen. Give me a functional interior with well laid out ergonomics is a solid design with touch points that are soft and durable in the right areas so it will last rather than a mostly tough screen dolled up interior that won’t function easily and may not be durable enough to last past 100k well.
I do wish hybrids (especially plug in hybrids) were what GM was going after as that I am a huge proponent of and most likely what the wifes next car will have. Drive to work on back on electricity but still be able to take long road trips with out having to plan out around a charger or going to more remote areas without concern. The next ranger will be a PHEV which I wish GM would also do, I am still a decade or two away from buying a straight electric vehicle and that will only be one in the house hold as we love road trips and being out in the back country and electric only can’t comfortably accomplish that.
I will be getting 2 crossover suvs this year to replace my daughters (22 and 31) Veranos (they love the Verano) but after driving our Lexus RX450hL, I will get them hybrids, which leaves GM out. Probably 2022 Hyundai Tucsons,
You are paying for your 31 year old daughters new car? Shesh, not sure what to think of that. Not the money but what is being taught to her. Even the 22 year old, are they helping pay for it or are you buying it with good credit and they making payments back to you because they are young and have bad credit?
To Commonsense: I do it because i like to buy these things for my kids, they pay other things. My oldest daughter only got my hand-me-down 750Ils, BUT, to be honest, i paid maintenance, while the cars are great maintenance is not.
Not really that impressive considering the Nox and Terrain are relatively recent clean sheet redesigns. The fact that GM canceled all of their hybrid and diesel engine options, refuses to sell a higher performance variant and is down 17 HP compared to the Hyundai is eye opening. The Nox and Terrain will continue to sell well. To rental agencies that is!
Oh look at that. The Tucson gets 33 mpg despite having a larger, more powerful engine.
What does the Equinox get? 26?
I am fully satisfied with my equinox premier bought in 2018. Very good and pleasing interior, fully packed with latest technology, excellent driving comfort, superb quality audio system (bose). No words to express about overall. Very compact and fantastic vehicle. Simply loves it.