A Comparison of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the 2025 Trax
Chevrolet builds some of the most popular, most affordable SUVs on the market today. Both the Chevy Equinox and the new Chevy Trax are practical, comfortable and contemporary and each one offers a number of strengths that are worth considering. To help you decide which one is right for you, let's compare the compact Chevy Equinox and the subcompact Chevy Trax, focusing on key qualities like performance, size, features and fuel economy. Both these vehicles are available to test drive right now at Graham Chevrolet Cadillac in Mansfield, OH.
A comparison of engines and performance
As the larger model, the new Chevy Equinox has a more potent 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. The extra power makes the Equinox more suitable for Wooster, OH drivers who put a high priority on performance. With front-wheel drive, the engine is teamed up with a continuously variable transmission. If you upgrade to the all-wheel drive system, you'll get an eight-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy in front-wheel drive models comes in at 26 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on Ashland, OH highways.
The smaller subcompact 2025 Chevy Trax is equipped with a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that's good for 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. The new Trax comes exclusively with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive. This engine is for those who prioritize fuel efficiency for both city and highway driving, giving you 28 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on highways around Shelby, OH.
A comparison of size
The Chevy Equinox is a little larger, wider and taller than the Chevy Trax. To be specific, the Equinox is 183.2 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 65.6 inches tall. That compares with the new Chevy Trax that's 178.6 inches in length, 71.8 inches in width and 61.7 inches in height. The Chevy Trax has more room with 104.3 cubic feet of maximum passenger space compared with the Trax at 98.0 cubic feet. Thus, the Chevy Equinox is better if you want more interior space while the Chevy Trax is smaller and easier to park.
A comparison of interior features
The new Equinox comes with two large digital displays on every model. That includes an 11.3-inch infotainment screen that's mounted on the center of the dashboard. It has Chevy's latest infotainment interface including navigation and Wi-Fi access. The Equinox also has a separate 11.0-inch digital gauge cluster and offers Bucyrus, OH buyers an available wireless smartphone charger.
The Trax has a smaller standard eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The new Trax does, however, let you upgrade to the LT trim or above and get a bigger 11.0-inch infotainment display. Both the Equinox and the Trax come with with wireless smartphone connectivity for both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
A comparison of color options
Both SUVs offer a variety of exterior color choices that are very attractive. Colors for both include Mosaic Black Metallic, Cacti Green and Sterling Gray Metallic. The Trax also offers some especially vivid colors like Marina Blue Metallic and Nitro Yellow Metallic. The Equinox offers distinctive colors like Radiant Red Tintcoat and Reef Blue Metallic.
We can help you find the right new or used Chevy SUV
If you want to take a broader view, we invite you to browse our new inventory to see all the Chevy SUVs we have available. For those who are on a budget, our used inventory has a big variety of quality SUVs from Chevy and other trusted car makers. Find the SUV that's the most appealing to you and schedule a test drive at Graham Chevrolet Cadillac in Mansfield, OH.
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