Chevrolet Equinox vs GMC Terrain (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,400
- Equinox: $1,400 cheaper, 2.3 in more clearance.
- Terrain: 3.1 in more front legroom.
- Equinox wins 2 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Equinox | Terrain | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $32,195 | Equinox |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 63.5 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.8 cu ft | 29.8 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 39.7 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 44.0 in | Terrain |
| Length | 183.2 in | 181.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,446 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 800 lb | 800 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 5.8 in | Equinox |
| 0-60 mph | 8.2 s estimate | 8.3 s estimate | About the same |
| 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 | Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200 | $1,400 |
| Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200 | Equinox LT AWD $30,800 | $600 |
Cost to run
Equinox costs $1,400 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Equinox | Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $30,795 | $32,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $39,328 | $40,728 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Equinox wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Equinox | 4% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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