Between the 2021 Chevy Equinox and GMC Acadia, drivers may be wondering which SUV is right for them. Our team at Baierl Chevrolet wants to help Wexford, Pittsburgh, and Cranberry Township, PA, drivers find the right vehicle for them.
Read more to have your questions answered in this detailed Chevy Equinox vs. GMC Acadia comparison.
Overall, the Chevy Equinox has a better fuel economy than the GMC Acadia, as you can see below:
|
2021 Chevy Equinox |
2021 GMC Acadia |
Standard engine |
1.5L turbocharged I-4 |
2.5L I-4 |
Standard EPA-estimated city MPG |
26 MPG |
21 MPG |
Standard EPA-estimated highway MPG |
31 MPG |
27 MPG |
One of the reasons why the Equinox may take you farther is because it features something called Automatic Stop/Start technology. This turns off your engine during extended waits at traffic lights or stop signs so that you’re not using fuel when you don’t need to. When you move your foot off the brake, your engine seamlessly jumps back into action.
As an added bonus, the standard engine on the Equinox is turbocharged, giving you that extra oomph right out of the gate, which might be missing in the standard powertrain of the Acadia.
When it comes to safety features, the Equinox and Acadia are pretty evenly matched. They both include available high-tech systems that are designed to improve your awareness of your surroundings while you drive. Features you’ll find available for either SUV include:
They even include available IntelliBeam® headlamps. These automatically toggle your high beams off when other vehicles approach or when you come to a traffic signal or stop sign. Once you’re in the clear, your high beams will automatically come back on again.
A feature like that can really come in handy when you’re driving somewhere new at night and want to focus more of your attention on navigating than adjusting your headlights.
If you prefer to receive tactile warnings, then you’ll probably love that both the Chevy Equinox and GMC Acadia offer the Safety Alert Seat. This available safety feature provides alerts via vibrations in your driver’s seat.
Just like we did with the safety tech features, the infotainment technologies between the Chevy Equinox and GMC Sierra seem to be evenly matched. Both vehicles have an available 8-inch touchscreen display in the center stack that acts as your media hub. With standard Bluetooth® connectivity, you’ll be able stream audio and phone calls from your smartphone through your SUV’s speakers.
Standard Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ also give you safer access to your favorite apps, like phone calls, internet radio streaming, podcasts, voice-to-text, audiobooks, and more. Simply connect your phone and you’ll see these apps pop up on your vehicle’s infotainment display.
Other features you’ll see inside both SUVs include a Bose® premium audio system and available Amazon Alexa compatibility that keep you connected to home, no matter where you are, with a simple voice command.
The GMC Acadia is the bigger vehicle between these two SUVs, as you can see in the table below:
|
Chevy Equinox |
GMC Acadia |
Wheelbase |
107.3 inches |
112.5 inches |
Length |
183.1 inches |
193.4 inches |
Width |
72.6 inches |
75.4 inches |
Meanwhile, the Chevy Equinox has a wheelbase that’s similar to a midsize sedan, so it should be much easier to maneuver around crowded streets.
However, both vehicles have a standard rearview monitor that can help you parallel park or back into (or out of) a parking spot. When your vehicle is in reverse, your infotainment display will show a live video feed of the area directly behind your vehicle so that you can see where you’re going.
Additionally, Rear Cross Traffic Alert enhances safety even more by issuing a warning when another vehicle is approaching your rear bumper from the side.
Now that you’ve seen how the Chevy Equinox and GMC Acadia compare, which vehicle are you going to pick for your drives around town? While both the 2021 Equinox and Acadia offer excellent infotainment and safety features, only the Chevy stands out with its nimble body design and efficient powertrain specs.
If you want to test out the capabilities of this Chevy SUV, the team at Baierl Chevrolet is here to put you behind the wheel. We’ll show you everything the Equinox can offer and even help you choose the trim level you want. We can also help you determine which of its available trim levels suit your style best.
Are you ready to get into the driver’s seat? Contact our dealership and test drive the Chevy Equinox today!