Venue starts $15,444 lower. Venue wins efficiency by 1.3 L/100 km. Equinox gives you 761 L more cargo room. Equinox reaches 8 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$21,999
Essential
$37,443
Equinox
$24,232
3 tracked trims
$38,593
2 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Venue | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $21,999 Essential | $37,443 Equinox | $15,444 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $24,232 3 tracked trims | $38,593 2 tracked trims | $14,361 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.5 L/100 km Essential | 8.8 L/100 km Equinox | 1.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,037 L Best published cargo figure | 1,798 L Best published cargo figure | 761 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Chevrolet reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 4 features Preferred at $24,099 | 7 features Equinox at $37,443 | +3 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Ultimate at $26,599 | 8 features Equinox AWD at $39,743 | +4 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Venue, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Chevrolet Equinox.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
$21,999
Essential
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®
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Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$24,099
Preferred
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
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Doesn’t reach it
$26,599
Ultimate
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof
$37,443
Equinox
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Engine: 1.5L, Trans: AV, Fuel: X Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones; Heated steering wheel; Dual pane power sunroof; AutoSense power liftgate
Tech
Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Wireless chargingExpanded Only Venue reaches wireless charging. | $21,999 Essential Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay® | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Venue | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Only Venue reaches premium upholstery. | $24,099 Preferred Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Venue unlocks it $10,844 sooner. | $26,599 Ultimate Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof | $37,443 Equinox Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Engine: 1.5L, Trans: AV, Fuel: X Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones; Heated steering wheel; Dual pane power sunroof; AutoSense power liftgate | Left sooner |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Venue
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Essential
Equinox
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Venue | Essential | $21,999 | 7.5 L/100 km | 3 |
| Chevrolet Equinox | Equinox | $37,443 | 8.8 L/100 km | 7 |
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