Verdict
The Chevrolet Equinox clearly out-scores the Mitsubishi Outlander overall, 72 to 68. The Chevrolet Equinox wins the most individual categories, taking 6 of 8 where both have enough coverage to call. The biggest gap is in Reliability, where the Mitsubishi Outlander leads by 38 points.
What the reviewers said
Where the Chevrolet Equinox pulls ahead
- Driving Tech (84 vs 54) — Redline Reviews says that the active safety package three includes Super Cruise. Watch at 13:25 ↗
- Economy (74 vs 51) — Auto Buyers Guide says that the Equinox EV achieves between 3.4 and 3.5 miles per kilowatt hour fuel economy, which is similar to what the Blazer achieves. Watch at 18:05 ↗
Where the Mitsubishi Outlander pulls ahead
- Reliability (88 vs 50) — SavageGeese says that Mitsubishi counters poor long-term residual values with a very long powertrain warranty. Watch at 1:45 ↗
- Performance (71 vs 55) — TheStraightPipes says that the 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque gasoline engine feels better than expected for a CVT-equipped vehicle. Watch at 12:20 ↗
Common complaints
- Chevrolet Equinox, Reliability — Redline Reviews says that the door had a couple of rattles when closing it multiple times, which doesn't add to the impression of quality. Watch at 12:25 ↗
- Mitsubishi Outlander, Economy — Auto Buyers Guide says that the plug-in hybrid onboard charger takes about 6 to 6.5 hours to charge at 240 volts and has not been updated. Watch at 17:20 ↗
Reviewers
Chevrolet Equinox
Auto Buyers Guide, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese
Mitsubishi Outlander
Auto Buyers Guide, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese, TheStraightPipes