2027 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2027 GMC Terrain
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 93.8 to 79.7, on fuel & range, price. The GMC Terrain is ahead on safety.
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Equinox EV FWD…
2027 GMC Terrain
The 2027 GMC Terrain is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Terrain FWD, is EPA-rated at 26 m…
2027 Chevrolet Equinox
Clear winThe Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 93.8 to 79.7, on fuel & range, price. The GMC Terrain is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Chevrolet Equinoxoverall 93.8 | 2027 GMC Terrainoverall 79.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 89.5 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 26 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 80 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 93.8 | 79.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Equinox: base trim LT FWD · GMC Terrain: base trim Elevation FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox wins
- It is rated 108 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,600).
- It starts $3,395 lower ($29,000 against $32,395 base MSRP).
Where the 2027 GMC Terrain answers
- It lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 0.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 1 owner complaints.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
31 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,000 | $32,395 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | FHB |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in |
| Overall height | — | 65.8 in |
| Overall length | — | 181 in |
| Overall width | — | 74.5 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 107 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 63.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 29.8 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 39.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,446 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,850 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | aluminum |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14.8 gal |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | OnStar |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
155 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Alert | — | std |
| HD Surround Vision | — | opt |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | — | std |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | std |
| Airbag system | — | std |
| Automatic Occupant Sensing display | — | std |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | — | std |
| Brake lining wear indicator | — | std |
| Brake rotors with FNC | — | std |
| Buckle to Drive | — | std |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Following Distance Indicator | — | std |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | — | std |
| HD Rear Vision Camera | — | std |
| Interior Camera | — | opt |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Occupant Presence Detection | — | std |
| Passenger Sensing System | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | — | std |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | — | opt |
| Rear Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Remote panic alarm | — | std |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Safety Alert Seat | — | std |
| Seat belt restraint pretensioner, rear | — | std |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | — | std |
| Teen Driver | — | std |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | — | opt |
Infotainment15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | — | std |
| 15" diagonal GMC Premium Infotainment System with available Google built-in | — | std |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | — | opt |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | — | opt |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | — | std |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| Google built-in compatibility | — | std |
| Infotainment, High | — | std |
| MobileService+ | — | opt |
| OnStar ® services capable | — | std |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | — | std |
| USB ports | — | std |
| Vehicle health management | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones | — | std |
| Wireless Phone Charging | — | opt |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| AutoSense power liftgate | — | opt |
| 12-volt auxiliary cargo area power outlet | — | std |
| Keyless Open and Start | — | std |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front passenger express-down | — | std |
| Remote Start | — | std |
| Universal Home Remote | — | opt |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | — | std |
| Cabin humidity sensor | — | opt |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control | — | opt |
| Rear air vents | — | std |
| Single-zone automatic climate control | — | std |
Seating18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat | — | opt |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | — | std |
| Ventilated driver seat | — | opt |
| Heated rear outboard seats | — | opt |
| 6-way manual driver seat | — | std |
| 2-way adjustable rear center headrests | — | std |
| 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls | — | opt |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | — | std |
| 8-way power front passenger seat | — | opt |
| After Dark, CoreTec seat trim | — | opt |
| After Dark, Premium cloth seat trim | — | opt |
| Front bucket seats | — | std |
| Gideon Gray / After Dark, CoreTec seat trim | — | opt |
| Gideon Gray / After Dark, Premium cloth seat trim | — | opt |
| Power driver seat lumbar control | — | opt |
| Rear center armrest | — | std |
| Seat trim, Premium Cloth | — | std |
| Ventilated front passenger seat | — | opt |
Interior26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Rear Camera Mirror | — | opt |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | — | std |
| Active Noise Cancellation | — | std |
| All-weather floor liners | — | opt |
| All-weather floor mats | — | opt |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | — | std |
| Carpeted load floor | — | std |
| Corrosion Protection | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | — | std |
| Driver Information Center | — | std |
| Driver seatback map pocket | — | std |
| Front carpeted floor mats | — | std |
| Front passenger seatback map pocket | — | std |
| Mechanical jack with tools | — | std |
| MSRP (USD) | — | std |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty | — | std |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | — | std |
| Roadside Assistance Program | — | std |
| Second row all-weather mat | — | opt |
| Speedometer, miles/kilometers | — | std |
| Sport-style steering wheel | — | std |
| Technology Package II | — | opt |
| Inside rearview manual day/night mirror | — | std |
| Front carpeted floor mats | — | std |
| Overhead sunglass storage | — | opt |
Exterior34 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic power sunroof | — | opt |
| 17" all-season blackwall tires | — | std |
| 17" compact spare wheel | — | std |
| 17" Grazen metallic machined-face aluminum wheels | — | std |
| 19" all-season blackwall tires | — | opt |
| 19" Gloss Black painted aluminum wheels | — | opt |
| 19" Technical Gray Machined-face aluminum wheels | — | opt |
| Available Sterling Metallic Roof | — | opt |
| Black Edition | — | opt |
| Body-color door handles | — | std |
| Deep-tinted rear glass | — | std |
| Ebony Twilight Metallic Roof (for two-tone color combinations) | — | opt |
| Ebony Twilight mirror caps | — | opt |
| Fog lamps | — | opt |
| Front and rear Black GMC emblems | — | opt |
| Front and rear splash guards | — | opt |
| Heated power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Heated wiper park | — | opt |
| High gloss Black mirror caps | — | std |
| IntelliBeam | — | std |
| LED headlamps | — | std |
| LED tail lamps | — | std |
| Rainsense automatic wipers | — | opt |
| Rear Camera Mirror Washer | — | opt |
| Roof rack cross rails | — | opt |
| Roof-mounted side rails | — | opt |
| Shutters, front upper and lower grille, active | — | std |
| Single-outlet exhaust | — | std |
| Solar-absorbing windows, rear side | — | std |
| Sterling Metallic Roof | — | opt |
| Trailer hitch trim bezel | — | opt |
| Wheel locks | — | opt |
| 17" compact spare tire | — | std |
| Front and rear splash guards | — | opt |
Powertrain14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive | — | std |
| Front-wheel drive | — | std |
| 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine | — | std |
| 130-amp alternator | — | std |
| 3.47 axle ratio | — | std |
| 4,850 lbs. GVWR | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| Automatic Stop/Start | — | std |
| Battery, 70AH, 12V, 760 cold-cranking amps | — | std |
| Capless fuel fill | — | std |
| Drive Mode Selector | — | std |
| E15 fuel capable | — | std |
| Emissions, evaporative system, level 3 | — | std |
| Engine block heater | — | opt |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| MacPherson front suspension | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All-weather cargo mat | — | opt |
| Horizontal cargo net | — | opt |
| LPO, Integrated cargo liner | — | opt |
| Retractable cargo shade | — | opt |
| Vertical cargo net | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Equinox
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
GMC Terrain
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet EquinoxLT FWD | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,000 (base trim) | $32,395 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $29,000 – $44,095 7 trims | $32,395 – $44,195 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Equinox EV FWD | Terrain FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 108 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 | $2,600 |
| EV range | 319 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or the 2027 GMC Terrain?
The Chevrolet Equinox wins clearly, 93.8 to 79.7, on fuel & range, price. The GMC Terrain is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox scores 93.8 and the 2027 GMC Terrain 79.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or the 2027 GMC Terrain?
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox starts lower — $29,000 against $32,395, a gap of $3,395 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox or the 2027 GMC Terrain?
2027 Chevrolet Equinox: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 GMC Terrain: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2027 GMC Terrain?
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox wins: it is rated 108 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,900 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($700 against $2,600), and starts $3,395 lower ($29,000 against $32,395 base MSRP). Where the 2027 GMC Terrain answers: it lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 0. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100, 1 owner complaints, and a 3-year basic warranty.