2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2026 Dodge Durango Review

Picture of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox

2026 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,700 to $35,600
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2026 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $38,995 to $79,995
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 12 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 17 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 85.1 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 295 - 710 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 6,200 - 8,700 lbs
Exterior Length 183.2 in 200.8 - 201.0 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 75.8 - 76.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Equinox offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Dodge Durango, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Equinox and the Dodge Durango.

Convenience
The Dodge Durango requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Chevrolet Equinox, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Equinox is a better financial choice over the Dodge Durango, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Equinox is a little narrower than the Dodge Durango, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Chevrolet Equinox, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Dodge Durango.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Equinox has a lot less horsepower than the Dodge Durango.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Equinox does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Dodge Durango.

Utility
The Chevrolet Equinox has less seating than the Dodge Durango, making the Dodge Durango the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Equinox has significantly less cargo capacity than the Dodge Durango.