Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.8 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD has the higher listed output at 351 hp; 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T is rated at 175 hp, a difference of 176 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at 493 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
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 854 litres versus 850 litres, a difference of 4 litres. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS 1.5T is listed at 680 kg. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is 154 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 $45,990 for 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD. 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 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.