2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2025 GMC Terrain Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

2025 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,600 to $35,000
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2025 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,000 to $32,000
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 175 hp
Exterior Length 183.2 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 74.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Equinox offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the GMC Terrain, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Chevrolet Equinox or the GMC Terrain, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Equinox is about the same width as the GMC Terrain. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Equinox takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the GMC Terrain.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Equinox does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the GMC Terrain.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Chevrolet Equinox as you will in the GMC Terrain.