Compare the Chevrolet Equinox vs GMC Terrain

Chevy Equinox vs. GMC Terrain: Which Compact SUV Suits You Best?

The Chevy Equinox is Chevrolet's best-selling SUV because it's fuel efficient, spacious, and easy to maneuver through busy Memphis, TN streets. Its sharp exterior styling and refined interior are the icing on the cake. The GMC Terrain is also a compact General Motors SUV with a similar powertrain and chassis. However, when you look closer, the Equinox is a better overall value than the Terrain. To help you decide for yourself which SUV to buy, the team at Jimmy Gray Chevrolet in Southaven, MS created the following comparison.

Chevrolet Equinox vs. GMC Terrain

 
 Chevrolet EquinoxGMC Terrain
Engine Power175 hp @ 5,600 rpm175 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine Torque184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm184 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement1.5 l1.5 l
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine configurationinline 4inline 4

Size

Seating

Both the Chevy Equinox and the GMC Terrain have seating for five passengers in two rows. However, taller passengers in Olive Branch, MS will enjoy 39.9 inches of rear legroom in the Equinox compared to 39.7 inches in the Terrain.

Safety

Driver Assistance Features

The safety of you and your passengers is an overriding concern with Chevrolet, so each Equinox trim comes with Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver aids. Collierville drivers will have peace of mind knowing that the Equinox is loaded with features that help them spot hazards in time to avoid accidents. These amenities include automatic emergency braking with bike and pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, and high-beam assist. The GMC Terrain has a very similar set of advanced active safety features.

Performance

Engine

Both the Chevy Equinox and the GMC Terrain feature turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engines producing 175 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Thrifty Southaven, MS drivers will appreciate that the Equinox earns 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway in front-wheel drive models. The Terrain only returns 26 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway in its most efficient configuration.

Fuel Capacity

Both the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain have fuel tank capacities of up to 15.6 gallons, so you can venture farther from Bartlett, TN without refueling.

Ride Quality and Handling

The Chevy Equinox is easy to drive and comfortable to ride in, with accurate steering that keeps it poised around turns in Memphis, TN. The GMC Terrain has fairly numb steering that's less precise than the Equinox.

Test Drive a New Equinox at Jimmy Gray Chevrolet

The new Chevy Equinox is a sleek compact SUV that's fuel-efficient and easy to drive. At Jimmy Gray Chevrolet, we have a wide array of Equinox trims among the new Chevy SUVs at our dealership in Southaven, MS. Visit us and test drive one today.

  1. Jimmy Gray Chevrolet

    181 Goodman Rd E
    Southaven, MS 38671

    • Sales: (662) 349-8808
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