Compare 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

2021 Chevrolet Equinox
#11 in Mid-Size SUVs
2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
#11 in Small SUVs
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AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS w/1LS 25 30 $26,712 $28,000
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 25 30 $27,856 $29,200
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier 25 30 $31,577 $33,100
Equinox FWD 4-Door L 26 31 $23,776 $23,800
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS 26 31 $25,185 $26,400
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 26 31 $26,330 $27,600
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier 26 31 $30,051 $31,500
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AWD 4-Door ACTIV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door ACTIV 26 30 $26,028 $27,000
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door LS 26 30 $22,750 $23,600
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door LT 26 30 $24,774 $25,700
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door RS 26 30 $26,028 $27,000
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door ACTIV 29 33 $24,582 $25,500
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door L 28 31 $18,981 $19,000
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door LS 28 31 $20,822 $21,600
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door LT 28 31 $22,846 $23,700
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door RS 29 33 $24,582 $25,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,712
$26,028
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$28,000
$27,000
Monthly Payment Estimate
$467 / month
$450 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.2
5.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Chevy Equinox draws closer to the Blazer in size and mission—and in price. The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a stylish but underpowered subcompact crossover.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 26 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 30 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicles
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 53.8
Front Leg Room (in)
40.9 40.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.5 98.2
Front Hip Room (in)
54.2 52.3
Second Leg Room (in)
39.9 39.4
Front Head Room (in)
40 40
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
51.7 45.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 55.4
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 38.4
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
65.4 65.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.2 61.3
Wheelbase (in)
107.3 103.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.6 71.2
Track Width, Front (in)
62.2 60.9
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.9 8
Length, Overall (in)
183.1 173.7
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.9 25.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
63.9 54.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD - 10.4 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.6 13.2
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Electric Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - NA
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - NA
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 37.38
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R16 16"
Front Tire Order Code
5CY QCV
Spare Tire Order Code
RJA ZDC
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 225/60R17
Rear Tire Order Code
5CY QCV
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 225/60R17
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3465 - TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x -TBD - 16 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I3
Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 2000-4000 174 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
LYX L3T
Displacement
1.5L/92 1.3L/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5600 155 @ 5600
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 (2020) 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 (2020) 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 (2020) 26
Transmission
Trans Order Code
MNH M3F
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87 3.17
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.446 2.45
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.746 1.45
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.584 4.69
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.912 3.01
Trans Type
6 9
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.92
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 2.96
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.964 3.31
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.75
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.00
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.62
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Trailblazer
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link Watt's Linkage
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 (2020) 6.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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2021 Chevrolet Equinox
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  • Lease: From $199 for 39 months
  • Rebates: 13% off MSRP for all buyers
  • Finance: APR offers on pause
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2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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  • Lease: From $199 for 39 months
  • Rebates: 5% off MSRP for all buyers
  • Finance: APR offers on hold
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