2020 Jeep Compass vs Chevrolet Equinox
2020 Jeep Compass vs 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
If you've been researching a new crossover to take home with you, chances are you've come across the 2020 Jeep Compass and the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The Jeep Compass offers drivers luxury-oriented trims, an off-road-oriented model, an optional dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and is available with a gloss black roof. The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox offers creature comfort features, optional heated seats, and more. If you'd like to learn more about these two models, keep reading down below.
2020 Jeep Compass Power & Handling
With the 2020 Jeep Compass, you'll be able to chase new horizons thanks to a powerful engine, smooth transmissions, and off-road features like hill descent control. Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 system comes standard on the Trailhawk model along with a Selec-Terrain Traction Management System, which includes modes for Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud, and Rock. All Compass models are powered by a fuel-efficient 2.4L Tigershark engine that outputs 180 horsepower and can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Power & Handling
Under the hood of most 2020 Chevrolet Equinox models, is a turbocharged 1.5L engine that outputs 170 horsepower. This engine comes mated with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel-drive. Although you can opt for all-wheel-drive on all models except the base L model. Chevrolet also offers a turbocharged 2.0L engine for the Equinox that comes paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is still standard.
2020 Jeep Compass Features & Design
The Jeep Compass is a show stopper with the available gloss-black roof that comes standard on the Altitude model along with gloss black exterior accents. The Compass is available with heated mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and windshield wiper de-icer so you can have confidence driving all year long. Other features you can expect to come across on the Jeep Compass include heated leather seats, High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps with an LED Signature Strip, an 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation, and a premium Alpine sound system.
2020 Chevrolet Equinox Features & Design
The 2020 Chevrolet Equinox is available in four trim levels, but the base model L is a custom-order model, which means you'll have to wait for it to be built. If you wanted to wait for the L model to be built, you would receive heated mirrors, keyless entry, a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker sound system. The LS is more expensive than the L and adds more exterior paint colors and the option for the LS Convenience package. On the higher trims, you'll find features like heated front seats, LED headlights, and rear-seat release levers.
Conclusion:
If you ask us, the answer is pretty simple. The 2020 Jeep Compass is the better vehicle out of the two. The Equinox doesn't offer an off-road-oriented model and doesn't come with as many features as the Compass. If you're interested in learning more about the Compass or taking on out for a test drive, we hope you will come down and see us here at Three Rivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.