A Comparison of Compact Crossover SUVs

If you’re looking for an SUV that offers you the small size you admire and the qualities that you’re looking for on the road, there are a lot to choose from on the market right now.
You can visit nearly every brand offered on the market and find a vehicle in this class. Today, we’re going to take a look at four models to give you an idea of which one you should choose for your daily driving needs.

Honda CR-V

This SUV has been a huge hit on the market for the last several years with the practicality it offers when you take it out on the road. This vehicle has a spacious cabin with plenty of storage in the rear, and the stuff you want to take with you when you drive. The technology offered makes it possible for you to have Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth technology.
On the road, the CR-V helps you with active driver assistance qualities including lane keep assist, forward collision warnings, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. This SUV brings you impressive fuel mileage from the 1.5-liter turbo four and the CVT paired together to make sure you have an excellent vehicle to enjoy on the roads for the affordable price you’ll pay to drive the CR-V.

Nissan Rogue

If you’re looking for an SUV that has sharper style for the driving experience you want on the road. This vehicle has a versatile cabin with plenty of room for your family and all the gear you want to take with you. There’s even a shelf offered to divide the cargo area and help you stay organized. The infotainment screen is a seven-inch version which feels dated, but it does have the connectivity you’re looking for.
Under the hood of the Nissan Rogue, you’ll have a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that offers you 170 ponies for the drive while being attached to a CVT automatic. This allows the Rogue to give you up to 27 mpg on the highway and be a vehicle that drives smoothly and offers you the ride you’re looking for when you head out on the road for the day. This could be the right vehicle for you.

Volkswagen Tiguan

As this SUV enters its second generation on the market, it now rides on a new MQB platform that’s been used to underpin a majority of the models form this brand. This SUV has a look you want on the inside with sharp lines, an excellent infotainment system, and features that make driving right for you. This VW has the smartphone technology you’re going to love in a comfortable cabin.
The drive in the Tiguan is one that will allow you the experience you want if you don’t want a CVT attached to the engine. This SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo four that’s mated to an eight-speed automatic for the drive you’re looking for. Unfortunately, this is the SUV that has the worst fuel mileage of the four SUVs that are being compared.

Chevrolet Equinox

The Equinox is an SUV that has a large cabin in a small vehicle and offers you the tech, comfort, and visual appeal you’ve been looking for. The amazing MyLink infotainment system is the best of the four in this comparison and the cherry on top is the fact that you can have Wi-Fi connectivity that will keep everyone happy on the roads you drive.
The big news with this SUV is the powertrain which uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that offers 252 horsepower; easily the highest number in this group. The transmission is a smooth and satisfying nine-speed automatic that offers excellent shifting during your drive.

The Verdict

All four of these SUVs are impressive and have qualities you might enjoy for the drive. You’ll have to take a look and see whether you want power and technology, practicality and efficiency, or a model from a brand that gives you a different feeling when you drive. Take a look at the video below and make up your mind as to which Compact Crossover SUV will be the one you choose on the road.