Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.3 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed output at 229 hp; 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T is rated at 175 hp, a difference of 54 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 850 litres versus 527 litres, a difference of 323 litres. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T is listed at 680 kg. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is 72 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 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T has the lower listed starting price at $33,300, compared with $44,900 for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD 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.