2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 126 cm longer than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a substantial 18.8 cm wider than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. Height heavily favours the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, which measures 32.8 cm taller than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. Sitting with 2 cm higher ground clearance, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2022 Chevrolet Equinox exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, separated by a huge 97.1 cm wheelbase gap.
Measurements
Length
591.1 cm (+126)
465.1 cm
Height
198.9 cm (+32.8)
166.1 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm (+18.8)
184.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm (+2)
N/A
Ground clearance
21.3 cm (+97.1)
19.3 cm
Wheelbase
369.6 cm (+3.4)
272.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning offers a massive 649 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox counters with a huge 314 L lead for total hauling with the seats down.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,495 L (+649)
846 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,495 L
1,809 L (+314)
Frunk capacity
400 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
252.9 L per m
254.4 L per m (+1.4)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
124.5 L per m²
137.9 L per m² (+13.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
106%
SAE: above class average (+6%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 1 doors, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 4-door 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 3.2 m less space to turn than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. From an agility perspective, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox wins by a landslide, weighing 1,243 kg less than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
14.6 m (+3.2)
11.4 m
Curb weight
2,728 kg (+1,243)
1,485 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2022 Chevrolet Equinox fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
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