Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Trax (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,300
- Equinox: 38 hp more, 9.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Trax: $7,300 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Equinox wins 7 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Equinox | Trax | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $23,495 | Trax |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 137 hp | Equinox |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | Equinox |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | Trax |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 54.1 cu ft | Equinox |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.8 cu ft | 25.6 cu ft | Equinox |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 38.7 in | Equinox |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.9 in | Trax |
| Length | 183.2 in | 178.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 71.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 2,983 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 800 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | Equinox |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s estimate | 8.9 s estimate | Equinox |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Equinox LT FWD $28,800 | Trax RS with 2RS FWD $25,400 | $3,400 |
| Trax LS FWD $21,700 | Equinox LT FWD $28,800 | $7,100 |
Cost to run
Trax costs $8,153 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Equinox | Trax |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $23,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,328 | $31,175 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Equinox wins.
Trax wins if Price weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Trax | 24% |
| MPG | Trax | 10% |
| Power | Equinox | 22% |
| Space | Equinox | 15% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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