This page covers the complete technical specifications for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. For a plain-language overview of the model, see the 2026 Equinox overview. For a trim-by-trim breakdown and pricing walk-through, see the 2026 Equinox trim levels guide. Numbers below reflect the gasoline Equinox; the battery-electric Equinox EV is a separate vehicle with its own EV specifications.

Engine and Powertrain

Engine Specifications

A single turbocharged engine powers the 2026 Equinox lineup. Front-wheel drive runs through a continuously variable transmission (CVT); choosing all-wheel drive swaps in an eight-speed automatic and raises peak torque.

Specification	Front-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engine	1.5L turbocharged I4	1.5L turbocharged I4
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft	203 lb-ft
Transmission	CVT	8-speed automatic
Fuel	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded
Fuel tank	14.8 gal	14.8 gal

The 175 hp rating is constant across LT, RS, and ACTIV. The torque difference is a function of drivetrain, not trim: every AWD Equinox makes 203 lb-ft, every FWD Equinox makes 184 lb-ft.

Footprint

Exterior Dimensions

Overall length	183.2"
Overall width (body, excl. mirrors)	74.9"
Overall height	65.6"
Wheelbase	107.5"
Ground clearance	about 8"
Curb weight	3,428 lb to 3,629 lb (varies by configuration)

Cabin Room

Interior Dimensions

The Equinox seats five across two rows with a 60/40 split-folding rear bench. Passenger volume is roughly 104 cu ft. The figures below are the head, leg, shoulder, and hip room by row. For the full interior and cargo deep-dive, including third-row reality checks and what fits with the seats folded, see the 2026 Equinox cargo and interior guide.

Measurement	Front Row	Rear Row
Head room	40.0"	39.2"
Leg room	40.9"	39.9"
Shoulder room	57.7"	55.8"
Hip room	54.2"	51.7"

Cargo volume runs 29.8 cu ft behind the second row and 63.5 cu ft with the rear seats folded.

Capability

Capacity and Capability

Towing depends on drivetrain. A front-wheel-drive Equinox is rated to pull 800 lbs. An all-wheel-drive Equinox, properly equipped with the dealer-available Trailering Package, is rated up to 1,500 lbs. That covers a small utility trailer, a pair of personal watercraft, or a light teardrop camper, not a full travel trailer.

Max towing, FWD	800 lbs
Max towing, AWD + Trailering Package	1,500 lbs
Seating	5 passengers, 2 rows
Cargo, behind 2nd row / seats folded	29.8 / 63.5 cu ft

Rolling Stock

Wheels, Tires, and Brakes

Trim	Wheels and Tires
LT	17-inch machined aluminum, 235/65R17
RS	19-inch standard, 20-inch available
ACTIV	17-inch with all-terrain tires

Every trim runs four-wheel disc brakes with antilock braking and StabiliTrak electronic stability control as standard equipment, along with trailer sway control when a trailer is connected. The ACTIV's all-terrain tires trade a little pavement quiet for grip on gravel and packed snow, while the RS wheels lean toward street manners.

Efficiency

Fuel Economy

EPA estimates split by drivetrain. Front-wheel drive is the efficiency pick; all-wheel drive trades one or two combined MPG for traction.

Drivetrain	City	Highway	Combined
FWD	26 MPG	29 MPG	27 MPG
AWD	25 MPG	29 MPG	26 MPG

On the 14.8-gallon tank, the 27 MPG combined FWD rating works out to roughly 400 highway miles between fill-ups. You can estimate a payment on either drivetrain when you get pre-approved.

Safety

Safety and Driver Assistance

Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every 2026 Equinox. It bundles six features: automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, a following distance indicator, and IntelliBeam auto high beams.

RS and ACTIV add blind-spot warning (Side Blind Zone Alert), rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking as standard equipment. On the LT, those three are bundled into the Safety and Technology Package, a $945 option. Adaptive cruise control is available rather than standard, and a surround-view camera is available on LT, RS, and ACTIV.

In Practice

What These 2026 Equinox Numbers Mean in Practice

Specs are decisions once you translate them. Here is what the headline dimensions and ratings actually buy you day to day.

Number	What it means in practice
74.9" wide (body)	Sits comfortably inside a standard single-car garage bay with room to open the doors; folding the mirrors helps in older, narrower bays.
183.2" long	About 15.3 feet, so it parks easily in a standard space and tucks into a 20-foot garage bay with clearance to spare.
65.6" tall	Clears the common 6-foot-8 height bar at parking decks, so structured garages are not a problem.
About 8" of clearance	Enough for speed bumps, unplowed snow, and graded gravel; it is a crossover, not a rock crawler.
39.9" rear leg room	Two adults fit behind two adults for a normal commute or a road trip without negotiating the front seats forward.
1,500 lbs towing (AWD)	A jet-ski trailer or a small utility trailer, yes; a loaded travel trailer, no. Match the build to the load on the Equinox inventory page.

In the Ozarks, where ridge grades, freeze-thaw frost heaves, and older single-bay garages are common, that roughly 8" of clearance and the tidy 74.9-inch width matter more on an ordinary week than the horsepower figure does.

Questions

Specifications FAQs

MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. Specifications are EPA and manufacturer estimates and may vary by configuration.