Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Traverse (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$12,000

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Equinox LT FWD vs Traverse LT FWD
Measure	Equinox	Traverse	Winner
MSRP + destination	$30,795	$42,795	Equinox
Horsepower	175 hp	328 hp	Traverse
Torque	184 lb-ft	326 lb-ft	Traverse
MPG combined	27 mpg	22 mpg	Equinox
Cargo, max	63.5 cu ft	97.6 cu ft	Traverse
Cargo, seats up	29.8 cu ft	22.9 cu ft	Equinox
Rear legroom	39.9 in	41.5 in	Traverse
Front legroom	40.9 in	44.3 in	Traverse
Length	183.2 in	204.5 in	Not scored
Width	74.9 in	79.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,428 lb	4,504 lb	Not scored
Towing	800 lb	5,000 lb	Traverse
Seats	5	7	Traverse
Ground clearance	8.1 in	6.8 in	Equinox
0-60 mph	8.2 s estimate	6.2 s estimate	Traverse
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Equinox LT FWD $28,800	Traverse LT FWD $40,800	$12,000
Traverse LT FWD $40,800	Equinox EV LT 1 AWD $40,295	$505

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Equinox costs $13,939 less over 6 years.

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

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Traverse wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.