Chevy Equinox vs Trax, Trailblazer and Traverse
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Equinox vs Trax vs Trailblazer vs Traverse
Shopping Chevy SUVs and not sure which size you need? Here's how the Equinox fits between the Trax, Trailblazer and Traverse.
Short answer
The Equinox is the middle of the lineup
Side by side
Chevy SUVs compared
| Trax | Trailblazer | Equinox | Traverse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $21,600 | $23,200 | $29,300 | $40,800 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | Up to 8 |
| Power | 1.2L turbo, 137 hp | 1.2L turbo | 1.5L turbo, 175 hp | 2.5L turbo, 328 hp |
| AWD | – | Available | Available | Available |
| Max cargo | 54.1 cu ft | – | 63.5 cu ft | About 98 cu ft |
Chevrolet and published figures; 2026 prices for Trax, Trailblazer and Traverse, 2027 for Equinox. – means not confirmed in our sources.[1][2][3]
Pick
Which Chevy SUV fits you
Trax or Trailblazer
Commuting, first car, or a tight budget. Pick Trailblazer if you want AWD.
Equinox
A family of four, the dog and a week of groceries, with AWD for winter.
Traverse
Kids plus friends, a third row, or towing a camper up to 5,000 lb.
Frequently asked questions
Equinox vs Trax: what's the difference?
The Equinox is bigger and more powerful: 175 hp vs 137 hp, 63.5 vs 54.1 cubic feet of cargo, and AWD is available (the Trax is FWD only). The Trax costs about $7,700 less to start.
Equinox vs Trailblazer?
The Trailblazer is a smaller, less expensive SUV with available AWD and a smaller 1.2L turbo. The Equinox has more room, more power and more standard comfort features.
Equinox vs Traverse?
The Traverse is a three-row, up-to-8-seat SUV with a 328-hp turbo and much more cargo room. It starts around $40,800, about $11,500 more than an Equinox LT.
Which Chevy SUV is best for a family of four?
For most, the Equinox: five seats, 29.8 cubic feet behind the rear seat and AWD available. Need a third row or more towing? Step up to the Traverse.
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Talk with an Equinox specialist in Barron
Sit in a Trax, Equinox and Traverse back to back on our lot. Call ahead and we will have the vehicle pulled up, warmed up and priced out the door.
Swant Graber Motors
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1690 East Division Avenue, Barron, WI 54812
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Sources
- Chevrolet, 2027 Equinox prices, 183.2" length, 63.5 cu ft cargo, 3,428–3,629 lb weight, 175 hp / 203 lb-ft: chevrolet.com
- Chevrolet 2026 SUV lineup prices and engines (Trax from $21,600, Trailblazer from $23,200, Traverse from $40,800; Traverse 328 hp): basilcars.com; Trax cargo 25.6/54.1 cu ft (J.D. Power, May 2026): jdpower.com
Updated October 30, 2026. Specs, package content and prices are subject to change by Chevrolet. The window sticker and door-jamb labels on the vehicle are final. Not affiliated with or endorsed by General Motors.