Compare the2024 Chevrolet Equinox EVVS 2024 Chrysler Pacifica

Both the Equinox EV and Pacifica have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Equinox EV has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Pacifica’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

The Equinox EV’s optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Pacifica doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Equinox EV and the Pacifica 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, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available front parking sensors.

The Equinox EV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Pacifica’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 20 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Chrysler dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Equinox EV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 84 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chrysler is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Chrysler is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 10 places higher in reliability than Chrysler.

The Equinox EV’s optional electric motors produces 1 more horsepower (288 vs. 287) and 71 lbs.-ft. more torque (333 vs. 262) than the Pacifica’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Chevrolet Equinox EV electric motor is faster than the Pacifica Hybrid 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid:

As tested in Car and Driver the Chevrolet Equinox EV (288 HP engine) is faster than the Chrysler Pacifica (287 HP engine):

On the EPA test cycle the Equinox EV gets better mileage than the Pacifica running on electricity:

On the EPA test cycle the Equinox EV gets better mileage than the Pacifica running its gasoline engine:

The Equinox EV can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 285 to 319 miles. The Pacifica Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 32 miles.

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the Equinox EV’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Chrysler only offers a regenerative brake system on the Pacifica Hybrid.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Equinox EV higher (10 out of 10) than the Chrysler Pacifica (7). This means the Equinox EV produces up to 11.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Pacifica every 15,000 miles.

The Equinox EV’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Pacifica are solid, not vented.

The Equinox EV stops shorter than the Pacifica:

For better traction, the Equinox EV has larger standard tires than the Pacifica (245/55R19 vs. 235/65R17). The Equinox EV’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Pacifica (275/40R21 vs. 245/50R20).

The Equinox EV’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Pacifica’s standard 65 series tires. The Equinox EV’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Pacifica’s optional 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Equinox EV has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Pacifica. The Equinox EV’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the Pacifica.

The Chevrolet Equinox EV’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Chrysler Pacifica only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Equinox EV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Pacifica doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For better maneuverability, the Equinox EV’s turning circle is 1.6 feet tighter than the Pacifica’s (38.1 feet vs. 39.7 feet). The Equinox EV’s turning circle is 2.1 feet tighter than the Pacifica AWD’s (38.1 feet vs. 40.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Equinox EV has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Pacifica (6.4 vs. 5.4 inches), allowing the Equinox EV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Equinox EV is 1 foot, 1.7 inches shorter than the Pacifica, making the Equinox EV easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

While the Pacifica Hybrid is not recommended to tow, any Equinox EV can tow a minimum of 1500 pounds.

A Trailer Sway Control is standard on the Equinox EV, using the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the Pacifica and isn’t available on the Pacifica Hybrid/Touring.

The Equinox EV offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, navigation instruction and driver assistance information readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Pacifica doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Equinox EV’s front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Pacifica’s standard power windows’ rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

If the windows are left open on the Equinox EV the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Pacifica can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Equinox EV has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The Pacifica doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Equinox EV’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Pacifica (except Touring)’s automatic parking system requires operating the brakes and transmission to safely park.

The Chevrolet Equinox outsold the Chrysler Pacifica by 76% during 2023.