Thinking of purchasing a new vehicle soon? Consider the Chevy Silverado or the Chevy Equinox, both excellent American-made vehicles with plenty of great features that come standard. Beginning at just over $22,000 MSRP and going up to almost $32,000 these are nice mid-range vehicles that won’t put you into debt forever and yet are worth the money you are paying for them. With an average of 15-20 miles per gallon in town and 20 miles per gallon on the highway these two vehicles will also save you a little bit of money at the pump, a welcome relief with today’s gas prices!
The smaller sticker price of the Chevy Silverado can be an attractive thing to those who are looking to squeeze the most value possible from their bottom line. Don’t let the lower price out the door fool you though! The Chevy Equinox can offer much more in the way of fuel savings over time which can justify the slightly higher sticker price for some people. Silverados can start at just under $22,000 MSRP, and the Equinox isn’t too far ahead with a starting MSRP of just over $23,000. There is a noticeable difference in the price of both vehicles, and there is also a significant difference in power output and fuel economy, so your needs should determine which vehicle is the better choice.
The Chevy Equinox gets an average of 22 miles per gallon in town and a whopping 32 miles per gallon on the highway. In contrast the Chevy Silverado gets an estimated 12 – 15 miles per gallon in town and 18 – 22 miles per gallon on the highway. Not bad figures still, but never the less noticeable enough to raise the question of which vehicle is best for you and your needs? Of import for the fuel economy discussion is the available engine selection of the two vehicles; the Chevy Silverado is designed to be more of a workhorse and thus comes with an optional V8 engine which can of course produce much more torque and is better suited for hauling heavy loads. The Chevy Equinox has both 4 and 6 cylinder options which give it better fuel economy.
Fuel economy, towing capability and power, engine size/strength, and the types of fuel an engine can tolerate are all important considerations to keep in mind when choosing your next vehicle. The Chevy Silverado can be fitted with up to a 356 horsepower capable V8 engine with a whopping 5.3 liter engine capacity. It can accommodate flex-fuel (E-85) and typical unleaded gasoline as a standard option for bot the V6 and V8 engines. The Chevy Equinox is only designed for traditional unleaded gas, but gets much better fuel economy with its smaller four cylinder and V6 engine options.
You can’t beat most of the options that come standard on both the Chevy Equinox and the Chevy Silverado! A CD player and the potential for an audio jack that can support an iPod or Microsoft Zune can really add some enjoyment to your daily drive and are worthwhile options to invest in when choosing your next vehicle. Bluetooth wireless technology is available to add as an extra feature on the Chevy Equinox, and you can also select an in-dash navigation system on both the Chevy Silverado and the Chevy Equinox. Four wheel drive is available on the Chevy Silverado to increase the off-road and work related value of the affordable mid-size pickup.
Between the Chevy Silverado and the Chevy Equinox there are plenty of amazing features and great values available. Fuel economy, interior space, and luxuries like wireless tech and a moon roof option round out the slightly higher priced and lower power of the Chevy Equinox. Less bang for your buck at the pump but options such as four wheel drive and heated leather seats make the lower price of the Chevy Silverado an attractive buy for someone who works hard for their money but wants the power and flexibility of a working person’s truck.
Which is better for you, Chevy Equinox that strikes your fancy or a Chevy Silverado, make sure you look around when visiting a Chevy dealer near you!