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2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2026 Chevrolet Traverse Comparison

See how the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox and 2026 Chevrolet Traverse performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

Comparing 2 Models

Equinox 2026

$28,800 - $35,600

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Traverse 2026

Midsized SUVs 3-row

2026 Chevrolet Traverse

$40,800 - $57,400

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About
About
The redesigned Equinox has a pleasant powertrain, a comfortable ride, decent enough handling, and a roomy cabin. But some of the controls are either unintuitive or inconvenient, and the reality is that there's little about the Equinox that makes it s...
 
The midsized three-row Traverse was redesigned for the 2024 model year. It remains a functional, family-friendly SUV. The sole engine is a 328-hp turbocharged four-cylinder teamed with a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic. The powertrain performs ...
Highs
Highs
Green Checkmark Icon Short stopping distances and a confidence-inspiring brake pedal feel
Green Checkmark Icon Lots of features for the price
 
Green Checkmark Icon Comfortable ride
Green Checkmark Icon Roomy second-row seat
Green Checkmark Icon Generous cargo capacity
Green Checkmark Icon GM’s excellent Super Cruise active driving assistance system is available
Lows
Lows
Red 'X' Icon Some unintuitive controls
 
Red 'X' Icon Noisy engine
Red 'X' Icon Some unintuitive controls
Road Test Score
Road Test Score
/ 100
 
/ 100
Reliability
Reliability
/ 100
 
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
 
/ 100

Overview

Body Styles
Body Styles

4-door SUV

 

4-door SUV

Trim Lines
Trim Lines

ACTIV, LT, RS

 

Z71, RS, LT, High Country

Base Price Range
Base Price Range

$28,800 - $35,600

 

$40,800 - $57,400

Drive Wheels
Drive Wheels

AWD, FWD

 

AWD, FWD

Seating Capacity
Seating Capacity

2 Front, 3 Rear

 

2 Front, 3 Rear, 3 Third

Engines/Motors
Engines/Motors

1.5-liter 4 turbo (175 hp)

 

2.5-liter 4 turbo (328 hp)

Transmissions Available
Transmissions Available

8-speed Automatic, CVT

 

8-speed Automatic

Performance

Comfort & Convenience

Fuel Economy & Range

Vehicle Safety

Specification

Warranty

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PERFORMANCE TESTING

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