Chevy Equinox vs GMC Acadia

 

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For Michigan drivers trying to decide between the Chevy Equinox vs. GMC Acadia, we hope this SUV comparison comes in handy. Our Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing team wrote it for the drivers around Lansing, East Lansing, and Grand Ledge, MI, and we look forward to helping you learn more as you aim to decide on a versatile SUV!

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Chevy Equinox vs GMC Acadia: Impressive Fuel Economy Ratings

Most people don’t turn to an SUV when they want an efficient ride, but the Chevy Equinox is switching up the game. With EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of up to 26 city/31 highway MPG, you’ll wonder if you’re really driving an SUV as you fill up at the pump.

Unfortunately, the fact that you’re driving an SUV will be all too apparent as you fuel up the GMC Acadia, with numbers like 22 city/29 highway MPG, which aren’t as impressive as the Equinox.

While there is this difference in MPG, you will find that both the Equinox and Acadia come with impressive Automatic Start/Stop systems that help optimize fuel economy further. When coming to a complete stop, say at a red light, this system can turn off the engine to preserve fuel. Then, when you’re ready to resume motion, the engine turns back over so you can get back to driving.

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Equinox vs Acadia: Capable All-Wheel Drive Systems

While extremely efficient, you won’t forget that you’re driving an SUV when you engage the Chevy Equinox’s available Switchable All-Wheel Drive system. By enhancing your traction and control on weather-affected roads, this technology promotes capability, versatility, and safety. However, it also further boosts your efficiency by intelligently alerting you when you can alternate between AWD and the more conservative FWD.

Fortunately, the GMC Acadia also offers a pretty good available all-wheel drive system, which it calls Active Torque Control AWD. This technology will actually be able to fulfill many of the same functions as the Chevrolet’s. So, in electing to go with either of these SUVs, you will have the option to add all-wheel drive functionality, critical for those Michigan winters.

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Chevy Equinox vs GMC Acadia: State-of-the-Art Safety Systems

Speaking of safety, all Equinox models now come standard with a suite of impressive driver-assistive features, including:

• Standard Automatic Emergency Braking
• Standard Front Pedestrian Braking
• Standard IntelliBeam® Headlamps
• Standard Forward Collision Alert
• Standard Rear Vision Camera

And that’s just the beginning! The Equinox makes quite a few other driver-assistive features available, like a Following Distance Indicator, an available Rear Cross Traffic Alert, available Rear Park Assist, and available Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert. As you learn more about the Acadia, you’ll probably notice that the GMC, in fact, provides some comparable safety features, including its own Lane Change Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Though, there is one feature available in the Chevy SUV that you will not find in the GMC. This driver-assistive feature is the available adaptive cruise control which allows you to use cruise control in a number of different situations rather than just highways, by maintaining a safe distance from vehicles in front of you by autonomously accelerating and decelerating when needed. The Acadia only offers traditional cruise control.

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Equinox vs Acadia: Dimensions and Capacities

Another important area to weigh with any SUV is the dimensions and corresponding capacities offered. So, for both the GMC Acadia and Chevy Equinox seating capacity, you’ll find the ability to seat five with ease. This equips both to handle a wide variety of tasks, whether heading out on a family adventure or managing an upcoming move to the big city or college dorm room.

Similarly, both SUVs offer identical front headroom with 40 inches to work with. So, as the driver, you will have plenty of comfort behind the wheel of either SUV. Still, the rear occupants may find a little more comfort in the Equinox, thanks to its 39.9 inches of second-row legroom compared to only 39.7 inches of second-row legroom in the Acadia.

In terms of cargo-carrying abilities, the Equinox offers 29.9 cubic feet of cargo volume in its trunk, which outclasses the 12.8 cubic feet offered by the Acadia by a wide margin. With more than double the space in the trunk of the Equinox, you’ll have room to fit a considerable amount more. Whether it’s luggage, furniture, or even camping gear, this extra space will prove important to the versatility provided.

In both SUVs, though, you will find an available Cargo Package. Adding this will equip you with a retractable cargo shade and a vertical cargo net.

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Equinox vs Acadia: Attractive Exterior Design

When getting behind the wheel of a new ride, you’ll want it to reflect who you are as a driver. That’s why Chevy created the Equinox with eight different exterior colors to choose from. That way, you’ll be able to find the exact color that matches your style and personality. The available paint coats include:

• Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
• Silver Ice Metallic
• Summit White
• Mosaic Black Metallic
• Blue Glow Metallic
• Seaglass Blue Metallic
• Iron Gray Metallic
• Cherry Red Tintcoat

The Acadia will still offer you the ability to personalize for your ideal exterior color, though it does provide fewer options with only seven available coats. Plus, the Acadia’s offerings prove a bit duller with more monotone exterior colors available to choose from.

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