Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T has the higher listed output at 175 hp; 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL 1.5T is rated at 174 hp, a difference of 1 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL 1.5T at 265 Nm and 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T at 258 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T has the lower recorded consumption at 7.6 L/100km; 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL 1.5T is listed at 7.8 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 850 litres versus 694 litres, a difference of 156 litres. Their listed towing capacities are equal at 680 kg. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T is 182 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL 1.5T has the lower listed starting price at $28,995, compared with $33,300 for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.