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2026 Chevrolet Equinox 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.8s

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Equinox: 7.8 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Chevrolet Equinox: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
LT AWD1.5L 4-cyl175 hp203 lb-ft3,583 lb9820.57.8 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$30,800
ACTIV AWD1.5L 4-cyl175 hp203 lb-ft3,607 lb9720.67.8 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$35,600
RS AWD1.5L 4-cyl175 hp203 lb-ft3,629 lb9620.77.9 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$35,600
LT FWD1.5L 4-cyl175 hp184 lb-ft3,428 lb10219.68.2 sEstimateCVTFWD$28,800
ACTIV FWD1.5L 4-cyl175 hp184 lb-ft3,452 lb10119.78.3 sEstimateCVTFWD$33,600
RS FWD1.5L 4-cyl175 hp184 lb-ft3,474 lb10119.98.3 sEstimateCVTFWD$33,600
EV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWDElectric220 hp243 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedFWD$34,995
EV LT 1 FWDElectricN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedFWD$34,995
EV LT 1 AWDElectricN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedAWD$40,295
EV 4dr LT2 w/PDE FWDElectric220 hp243 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedFWD$41,795
EV LT 2 FWDElectricN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedFWD$41,795
EV RS FWDElectric220 hp243 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedFWD$44,095
EV LT 2 AWDElectricN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedAWD$45,095
EV RS AWDElectricN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ASingle-speedAWDN/A

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
1.5L 4-cyl6175 hpLT FWD$28,800Base$1,422Base
Electric3220 hpEV 4dr LT1 w/PCY FWD$34,995+$6,195$634-$788
Electric5N/AEV LT 1 FWD$34,995$0$634-$788

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes, on 3 of 14 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
Single-speed8EV LT 1 FWD$34,995N/A
8-speed automatic3LT AWD$30,8007.8 s
CVT3LT FWD$28,8008.2 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the LT FWD: 175 hp, 27 mpg, $28,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Subaru CrosstrekAWD180 hp29 mpg$26,9957.1 s
Hyundai KonaSEL Premium FWD190 hp28 mpg$28,425N/A
Nissan Rogue2026.5 FWD S201 hp32 mpg$29,4907.4 s
Toyota Corolla CrossHybrid S AWD196 hp42 mpg$29,7956.7 s
Subaru ForesterAWD180 hp29 mpg$29,9958.6 s
Ford EscapePlug-in Hybrid Active210 hp40 mpg$30,350N/A

Cheapest 6 of 10.

Equinox by year

5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s9.0 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0501001502002503002009201220152018202120242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 Chevrolet Blazer: 4.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Chevrolet Blazer.

2026 Chevrolet Equinox7.8 s2026 Chevrolet Blazer3.6 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Chevrolet Equinox and 2026 Chevrolet Blazer
Measure2026 Chevrolet Equinox2026 Chevrolet Blazer
TrimLT AWDEV SS AWD
0-607.8 s3.6 s
BasisEstimateEstimate
Horsepower175 hp615 hp
Curb weight3,583 lb5,730 lb
hp per ton98215
lb per hp20.59.3
MSRP$30,800$60,700

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked