2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2025 Toyota RAV4: Which SUV Delivers More for Erie Drivers?

The 2025 Equinox is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine producing 175 horsepower and a strong 203 lb-ft of torque. That torque is key—it gives the Equinox quicker, more confident acceleration in real-world conditions, especially useful during Erie’s lake-effect winters or on steep hills near Lake Pleasant.

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 uses a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine that generates 203 horsepower but only 184 lb-ft of torque. While the RAV4 delivers higher peak horsepower, its lack of turbocharging means the power comes later—making the Equinox feel quicker off the line in most situations.

Both offer available all-wheel drive and are tuned for a smooth daily drive, but the Equinox’s torque-focused performance shines in city traffic and highway merges.

Chevrolet gave the 2025 Equinox a major technology update, now featuring a class-leading 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, voice-activated controls, and wireless smartphone integration. The layout is clean, intuitive, and designed for modern life in Erie.

The RAV4 offers a 7-inch display on base trims and a 10.5-inch screen on higher trims—but lacks Google built-in and doesn’t match the Equinox’s tech-forward standard features. You’ll also find the Equinox’s wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on all trims, while the RAV4 may require a higher package for wireless functionality.

Inside, the 2025 Equinox focuses on ride comfort and quietness, with available features like ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and thoughtful storage options. Its cabin is soft-touch, spacious, and refined—making every drive more relaxing, whether you're heading to downtown Erie or up to Presque Isle.

The RAV4’s cabin is rugged and functional but falls short on interior refinement, especially in entry trims. Ventilated seats are available only in upper trims, and its infotainment system isn’t as integrated or seamless.

Both SUVs offer advanced driver assistance features as standard. The 2025 Equinox comes with Chevy Safety Assist, including:

• Forward Collision Alert
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Following Distance Indicator
• IntelliBeam® Auto High Beams

The RAV4 offers Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, with similar core systems. However, the Equinox goes further with available features like a Surround Vision camera, Rear Pedestrian Alert, and Head-Up Display, all designed to give you greater visibility and awareness—ideal for city streets and tight parking in Erie.