Compare the Chevrolet Equinox vs GMC Terrain

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.

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.

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.