2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs 2026 Honda CR-V:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Chevrolet Equinox EV leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 99 vs 72 — a 27-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Chevrolet Equinox EV includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). The Chevrolet Equinox EV achieves a higher IIHS designation (Top Safety Pick vs Not awarded). Overall, the Chevrolet Equinox EV has the stronger safety package, leading on 3 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Honda CR-V (3 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(2–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Honda CR-V)
Crash test ratings(1–0–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Honda CR-V)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Honda CR-V comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: