Compare 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2021 GMC Terrain

2021 Chevrolet Equinox
#11 in Mid-Size SUVs
2021 GMC Terrain
#8 in Mid-Size 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 $26,616 $27,900
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 25 30 $27,761 $29,100
Equinox AWD 4-Door Premier 25 30 $31,482 $33,000
Equinox FWD 4-Door L 26 31 $23,776 $23,800
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS 26 31 $25,090 $26,300
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 26 31 $26,235 $27,500
Equinox FWD 4-Door Premier 26 31 $29,955 $31,400
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AWD 4-Door Denali
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Terrain AWD 4-Door Denali 25 28 $35,679 $37,400
Terrain AWD 4-Door SLE 25 28 $28,620 $30,000
Terrain AWD 4-Door SLT 25 28 $32,531 $34,100
Terrain FWD 4-Door Denali 25 30 $34,153 $35,800
Terrain FWD 4-Door SL 25 30 $24,975 $25,000
Terrain FWD 4-Door SLE 25 30 $27,093 $28,400
Terrain FWD 4-Door SLT 25 30 $31,005 $32,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,616
$35,679
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,900
$37,400
Monthly Payment Estimate
$465 / month
$623 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.2
6.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Chevy Equinox draws closer to the Blazer in size and mission—and in price. The 2021 GMC Terrain tacks away from truck-like function toward urbane utility.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 55.6
Front Leg Room (in)
40.9 40.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.5 103.2
Front Hip Room (in)
54.2 54.4
Second Leg Room (in)
39.9 39.7
Front Head Room (in)
40 40.0
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
51.7 51.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.2 57.2
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 38.5
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
65.4 65.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.2 62.5
Wheelbase (in)
107.3 107.3
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.6 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
62.2 62.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.9 7.9
Length, Overall (in)
183.1 182.3
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 29.6
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 63.3
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 - - 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 - - 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 15.6
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 41.6
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R16 T135/70R16
Front Tire Order Code
5CY RR0
Spare Tire Order Code
RJA RJA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/50R19
Rear Tire Order Code
5CY RR0
Front Tire Size
P225/65R17 P235/50R19
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1500 1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 150
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3465 3609
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 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 Turbocharged Gas
Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 2000-4000 203 @ 2000 - 4000
Engine Order Code
LYX LYX
Displacement
1.5L/92 1.5L/92
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 5600 170 @ 5600
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 (2020) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 (2020) 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 (2020) 25
Transmission
Trans Order Code
MNH M3U
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87 3.47
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.446 2.44
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.746 1.44
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 - - TBD -
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 GMC Terrain
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 - - TBD -
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 4-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 (2020) 6.8
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: Up to $4,750 off
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months + $2,650 bonus
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2021 GMC Terrain
  • 2021 Terrain arriving; 2020s sold out
  • Lease: From $259 for 39 months
  • Rebates: Up to $5,250 off
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months + $2,500 bonus
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