Sometimes, sibling rivalries are the most interesting rivalries. Or, in the case of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox and 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer, both might just pique your interest standing next to each other on the showroom floor. The Equinox is Chevy’s popular entry in the compact SUV segment, while its little brother, the Trailblazer, makes its stand in the subcompact segment. Both offer seating for five, easy-to-use technology, and available all-wheel drive (AWD).
Here’s how the Equinox and Trailblazer siblings compare to each other.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox is all new for the 2025 model year, and its revamp gives this small SUV a bolder, more adventurous design. The latest Chevy Equinox also gets a technology-rich cabin with good space for passengers and cargo. The Equinox is also available as the all-electric Equinox EV, reviewed separately. Pricing starts at $29,995.
Chevrolet Equinox Highlights
Dual digital displays: It’s not just the exterior update that makes the new Equinox more appealing than the outgoing model. The tech-rich interior pops thanks to an 11-inch digital driver display and 11.3-inch touchscreen. These are standard and inject the Equinox with innovative functionality.
Heated front seats and heated steering wheel: These are two features that you’ll appreciate on every cold morning. Even more impressive is that they come standard in the 2025 Equinox.
All-wheel drive: Choosing this option not only gives you added traction to deal with slick roads and dirt — it also endows the Equinox with more torque and an 8-speed automatic transmission versus the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) in front-wheel-drive (FWD) models.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Equinox models near you.
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The Chevrolet Trailblazer might be in the subcompact class, but its size and capability will be plenty big for many buyers. As with the Equinox, the Trailblazer has a surprisingly tech-rich interior and can also be had with a snazzy contrast-color roof. Pricing begins at $24,395.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Highlights
All-wheel drive: Like the Equinox, the Trailblazer offers traction-enhancing all-wheel drive. Not all subcompact SUVs do, so it’s great to have the choice if you live in colder climates. Even better, opting for all-wheel drive gets you a slightly bigger and more powerful engine in the Trailblazer.
Activ trim: This trim makes for the most rugged-looking Trailblazer and adds off-road suspension tuning and a functional skid plate. We think it also looks cool.
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: As with the Equinox, this is standard in the Trailblazer. After having such wireless connectivity, it’s hard to go back. We love the no-wire convenience.
Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Trailblazer models near you.
Similarities
Both of these SUVs seat five, have innovative digital displays with wireless phone connectivity, and available all-wheel drive.
Pricing
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The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles and vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.
Specifications
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 1.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder | 1.2-liter turbo 3-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 137 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | 26 city/28 highway/27 combined | 30 city/31 highway/30 combined mpg |
| Also Available | AWD; 8-speed automatic | 1.3-liter turbo 3-cylinder, AWD, 9-speed automatic |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| NHTSA Overall Safety | Not rated | 5-Star |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 inches | 104.0 inches |
| Overall Length | 183.2 inches | 174.1 inches |
| Width | 74.9 inches | 71.2 inches |
| Height | 65.6 inches | 64.2 inches |
| Turning Diameter | TBA | 36.8 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.0 inches | 40.0 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 39.2 inches | 38.4 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 40.9 inches | 40.9 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 39.9 inches | 39.0 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 57.7 inches | 55.4 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 55.8 inches | 53.8 inches |
| Cargo Volume seats up/down | 29.8/63.5 cubic feet | 25.3/54.4 cubic feet |
Conclusion
Choosing between these two Chevrolet SUVs will likely come down to your budget and how much space you need in your next vehicle. There’s roughly a $5,000 spread between the starting prices of the Equinox and the smaller Trailblazer, and it should be no surprise that the larger model has more room and a bit more power. Both are popular in the Chevy stable, and their feature sets make it easy to see why. We recommend test-driving both to see which calls your name. That can be done easily enough at just one dealership.
