Chevrolet Equinox · 2012–2025
Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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| Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2025 | 1,500 lbs | 14.8 gal | 3,428 lbs | 26 city / 28 hwy (FWD, CVT); 24/29 (AWD, 8-speed). Fuel tank: 14.8 gal FWD / 15.6 gal AWD. Towing: 800 lb FWD / 1,500 lb AWD |
| 2018–2024 | 3,500 lbs | 14.9 gal | 3,274 lbs | 26 city / 32 hwy (1.5T FWD); 25/30 (1.5T AWD); 22/29 (2.0T FWD); 22/28 (2.0T AWD); 28/39 (1.6L diesel FWD), 28/38 (diesel AWD). Fuel tank: 14.9 gal FWD / 15.6 gal AWD. Towing: 1,500 lb (1.5T and diesel) / 3,500 lb (2.0T) |
| 2012–2017 | 3,500 lbs | 18.8 gal | 3,777 lbs | 22 city / 32 hwy (2.4L FWD); 20/28 (2.4L AWD); 17/24 (3.0L or 3.6L FWD); 16/23 (V6 AWD). Towing: 1,500 lb (2.4L) / 3,500 lb (V6 with trailering package) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The specs on a Chevrolet Equinox is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
4th generation · Compact crossover SUV (gas; the Equinox EV is a separate vehicle) · Specs
2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox
3rd generation · Compact crossover SUV (D2XX platform) · Specs
2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox
2nd generation · Compact/mid-size crossover SUV (Theta platform) · Specs
Chevrolet Equinox specs: common questions
How much can a Chevrolet Equinox tow?
- Up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs.
How big is the fuel tank on a Chevrolet Equinox?
- 14.8 gallons.
What does a Chevrolet Equinox weigh?
- About 3,428 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a Chevrolet Equinox get?
- 26 city / 28 hwy (FWD, CVT); 24/29 (AWD, 8-speed). Fuel tank: 14.8 gal FWD / 15.6 gal AWD. Towing: 800 lb FWD / 1,500 lb AWD on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- Chevrolet Pressroom, 2025 Equinox specifications (engine, transmissions, tires, weights, tank)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Equinox EPA ratings
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2025 Equinox 1.5L LSD (0W-20; 4.2 qt FWD / 5.3 qt AWD)
- AutoZone, 2025 Equinox battery fitment (Group 48/H6 AGM)
- 2025 Equinox key fob battery replacement (CR2450)
- WiperBladesUSA, 2025 Equinox wiper size chart
- RepairPal, 2025 Equinox recalls (none reported for the gas model)
Find your exact Equinox
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