Chevrolet Equinox vs GMC Acadia
Overview | |
MSRP$26,600 | MSRP$29,800 |
Average price$18,535 | Average price$24,539 |
Listings9197 | Listings9358 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryChevy’s compact crossover enters 2023 with some subtle but significant changes. A little extra power for the engine, a more sophisticated braking system, and a trio of new paint colors make the Equinox better than before, but it still looks uphill at some of the more recently updated options in its competitive set, notably the redesigned Honda CR-V and the stylish Kia Sportage. The Equinox has thrived over the years by being practical and affordable–so much so that it enters 2023 as one of the best-selling compact crossovers on the market. Will its popularity continue? | |
Reviews SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 175 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower175 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 175 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower175 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.9 cu ft | Cargo Space12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3274 lbs | Curb Weight3923 lbs |
Height65.4 in | Height66.7 in |
Length183.1 in | Length193.4 in |
Width72.6 in | Width75.4 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1190 lbs | Maximum Payload2078 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,600 | $29,800 |
Average price | $18,535 | $24,539 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Chevy’s compact crossover enters 2023 with some subtle but significant changes. A little extra power for the engine, a more sophisticated braking system, and a trio of new paint colors make the Equinox better than before, but it still looks uphill at some of the more recently updated options in its competitive set, notably the redesigned Honda CR-V and the stylish Kia Sportage. The Equinox has thrived over the years by being practical and affordable–so much so that it enters 2023 as one of the best-selling compact crossovers on the market. Will its popularity continue? | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 175 hp I4 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5600 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 175 hp I4 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5600 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.9 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3274 lbs | 3923 lbs |
Height | 65.4 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 183.1 in | 193.4 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 75.4 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1190 lbs | 2078 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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