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Model Comparison
Two rows against three: the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse compared on price, cargo, towing and MPG.
Two rows and five seats, or three rows and up to eight: that single structural fact separates the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox from the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse more than any other spec on either sheet. An Equinox starts at $29,000 and returns 27 MPG combined on the size a lot of South Jersey driveways and Cherry Hill parking spots are built for. A Traverse starts at $40,800, adds a third row, and roughly triples the towing capacity and cargo room.
Lucas Chevrolet sells and services both nameplates from Lumberton, and a test drive of either one is the same short trip from Cherry Hill, Burlington or Marlton.
Key Numbers
The 2027 Equinox is a two-row compact SUV built around efficiency and everyday size: three trims, one 1.5L turbocharged engine, and a footprint that fits a standard garage without a second thought. It seats five and is priced for a buyer who does not need a third row.
The 2027 Traverse is a three-row midsize SUV built around space and capability: four trims, a larger 2.5L turbocharged engine, and seating for up to eight. It carries more than three times the Equinox’s towing capacity and roughly 35 more cubic feet of maximum cargo room.
| Spec | Equinox | Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo four-cylinder | 2.5L Turbo four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 328 hp |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| EPA combined (FWD) | 27 MPG | 22 MPG |
| EPA combined (AWD) | 26 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Max towing, properly equipped | 1,500 lb (AWD only) | 5,000 lb, all trims |
| Trim | Equinox | Trim | Traverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT | $29,000 | LT | $40,800 |
| RS | $33,900 | Z71 | $49,100 (AWD included) |
| ACTIV | $33,900 | RS | $55,800 |
| High Country | $56,100 |
Every figure above is base MSRP before destination; Lucas Chevrolet sets the final out-the-door price. Moving from an Equinox to a Traverse buys a third row, a larger engine and substantially more towing and cargo capacity, at every point on both price ladders.
| Spec | Equinox | Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Two-row, 5-passenger | Three-row, 7- or 8-passenger |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 63.5 cu ft | 98 cu ft |
| Cargo behind first cargo row | 29.8 cu ft | 22.9 cu ft (behind 3rd row) |
| Length | 183.2 in. | 204.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in. | 121.0 in. |
| Touchscreen | 11.3 in. | 17.7 in. |
The Equinox wins on efficiency, price and everyday footprint. At $29,000 to start, it prices well under the Traverse, returns the better EPA combined number on every drivetrain, and its 183.2-inch length parks and maneuvers more easily on the tighter Route 38 retail strip than a three-row SUV does.
The Traverse wins on space and capability. It seats up to eight against the Equinox’s five, carries more than three times the towing capacity, and holds roughly 35 more cubic feet of cargo with the rear rows folded. For a family that has outgrown a two-row SUV, that space is the entire reason to look at it.
Lucas Chevrolet keeps both the 2027 Equinox and 2027 Traverse in stock in Lumberton, just off I-295 and a short drive from Cherry Hill, Burlington, Marlton and Delran. Our sales team can put you behind the wheel of either one, side by side, before you decide.
The Traverse, by a wide margin: 204.5 inches long against the Equinox’s 183.2 inches, with a 121.0-inch wheelbase versus 107.5 inches.
No. The Equinox is a two-row SUV that seats five. The Traverse is the three-row option, seating seven or eight.
The Equinox, at 27 MPG combined on front-wheel drive versus the Traverse’s 22 MPG combined.
The Traverse, rated up to 5,000 pounds properly equipped against the Equinox’s 1,500 pounds, which also requires all-wheel drive.
A base Traverse LT starts at $40,800, compared to $29,000 for a base Equinox LT.
The Traverse, with 98 cubic feet maximum against the Equinox’s 63.5 cubic feet, both measured with rear seats folded.
No. The Equinox uses a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder; the Traverse uses a larger 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder with nearly double the horsepower.
Yes. Lucas Chevrolet keeps both nameplates on the lot in Lumberton for a side-by-side test drive.
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