Compare the2024 Chrysler PacificaVS 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The Pacifica offers optional Emergency Vehicle Alert System, a system that seamlessly communicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from other vehicles.

Both the Pacifica and the Equinox EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The Pacifica’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Equinox EV’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

The Pacifica Hybrid’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid produces 47 more horsepower (260 vs. 213) than the Equinox EV’s standard electric motor.

The Pacifica Hybrid’s maximum EPA estimated range on a full tank and a full charge is 527 miles, after which it can be refueled at any gas station in minutes. The Equinox EV’s range is only 285 to 319 miles, after which the minimum time to recharge is 30 minutes for only a 74% charge at a specially configured quick charge station not available in most areas. A full recharge at a professionally installed 220-volt charging station can take up to 9 hours and 24 minutes.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Pacifica can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

The Pacifica has a standard space-saver spare (not available on Hybrid) so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Equinox EV; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Pacifica’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Pacifica’s wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than on the Equinox EV (121.6 inches vs. 116.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Pacifica is 4.9 inches wider in the front and 4.7 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Equinox EV.

The front grille of the Pacifica uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Pacifica uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Pacifica offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the Equinox EV can only carry 5.

The Pacifica has .9 inches more front headroom, 3 inches more front hip room, 5.2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.1 inches more rear headroom, 1 inch more rear legroom, 14.1 inches more rear hip room and 7.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Equinox EV.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Pacifica’s middle and third row seats recline. The Equinox EV’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Pacifica’s cargo area provides more volume than the Equinox EV.

The Pacifica’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Equinox EV’s (3600 vs. 1500 pounds).

Optional Trailer Sway Control on the Pacifica (except Hybrid/Touring) uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Pacifica Limited/Pinnacle’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches. The Equinox EV’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

The Pacifica’s standard Keyless-Enter-N-Go allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the van, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Access standard on the Equinox EV doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Pacifica has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the Equinox EV.

The Pacifica (except Touring) offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Equinox EV doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chrysler Pacifica, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Pacifica was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for . The Equinox EV has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Pacifica as the 2017 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Equinox EV has never been chosen.