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Shopping for a vehicle in Winnipeg starts by comparing models and makes. You have to know what you want and what you expect before you even leave the house. The Chevrolet Equinox and the Honda CRV are two distinct vehicles with similar features. But they have some significant differences in several different areas. If you are considering the purchase of one of these two automobiles, you need to be aware of the differences. Being an informed consumer means that you will be more likely to get the best vehicle for the price you pay.

The Chevrolet Equinox comes out of the starting gate in the lead with 182 horsepower, compared to the 180 horsepower of the Honda CRV. The difference might seem small, but when you are cruising around Winnipeg, Manitoba and you need some speed, you will appreciate the extra horsepower. Both engines are 2.4L, but the Equinox has a six speed automatic transmission, while the CRV has only a five speed automatic transmission. Even with the added horsepower, the Equinox still gets 9.2L/100km in the city and 6.1L/100km on the highway. The Honda CRV uses 9.8L/100km in the city and 7.1L/100km on the highway. The Chevrolet Equinox clearly gets better fuel economy with more horsepower.

When it comes to standard safety features, the vehicles offer the same in terms of airbags, ABS brakes, and the ignition-disabling feature. Only the Chevrolet Equinox comes equipped with 12 months of standard OnStar service, a feature that is handy to have on the busy streets of Winnipeg. OnStar is the highly reputable service that gives you an automatic crash response, roadside assistance, and even remotely unlocks doors in the event of locking the keys inside the vehicle.