2027 Chevrolet Equinox · Trim vs trim

2027 Chevrolet Equinox LT vs ACTIV: what's the difference?

The ACTIV costs $4,900 more. and Midnight Edition totals need a current quote; their unverified prices remain unknown. It starts at $34,200, and the LT at $29,300. It also changes the , wheels, tires and seats.

Our Equinox data has all three US 2027 gasoline , and , equipment and the core convenience, camera, roof and wheel options shown here. It doesn't have Equinox EV, paint and interior colors, fleet-only equipment, dealer , every appearance option and vehicle-specific /towing ratings yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

LT, as it comes
LT$29,300
ACTIV, as it comes
ACTIV$34,200

What changes, as they come

Parts
WhatLTACTIV
SuspensionLTMacPherson front / four-link rearACTIVACTIV suspension tuning
WheelsLT17-inch silver aluminum wheelsACTIV17-inch activ aluminum wheels
TiresLT235/65R17 all-season tiresACTIV235/65R17 all-terrain tires
SeatsLTCloth seatsACTIVEvotex and sueded microfiber seats
Equipment
WhatLTACTIV
Roof railsLTNot includedACTIVYes
AutoSense liftgate, dual-zone climate, wireless charging, rain-sensing wipers and power driver seatLTNot includedACTIVYes

The same on both: horsepower (175 hp), combined mpg (27 mpg), city mpg (25 mpg), highway mpg (29 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (29.8 cu ft).

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The ACTIV, as it comes

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ACTIV

$34,200

 

2027 ACTIVCLEARANCE —107.5″ WHEELBASE17″ WHEELS
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
—″
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Sunroof and Midnight Edition totals need a current quote.

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Packages & options

Powertrain

Comfort & tech

Wheels & roof

What your options change

This is a stock ACTIV. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Heated wheel
  • No Panoramic roof
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Torque
203 lb-ft
City / hwy
25 / 29 mpg
Cargo, folded
63.5 cu ft
Rear legroom
39.9″
Tires
235/65R17 all-terrain tires
Seats
Evotex and sueded microfiber seats
Tailgate
AutoSense hands-free power
Ventilated seats
Not equipped
Surround view
Rear camera
Touchscreen
11.3″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Instruments
11″ digital
Headroom front / rear
40.0″ / 39.2″
Towing
Up to 1,500 lb · properly equipped; confirm vehicle rating

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Lower starting price than the Equinox

2027 Equinox: $29,300

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Equinox: LT · SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Equinox

2027 Equinox: 175 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Equinox

2027 Equinox: 27 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.