2024 CHEVY EQUINOX vs. CHEVY TRAILBLAZER: What are the Similarities and Differences?

If you're in the market for a small SUV, deciding between the 2024 Chevy Equinox and Chevy Trailblazer can be challenging. They are both great vehicles, but we can't really say that one is "better" than the other. It comes down to which features are the right fit for your family.

At Bortz Chevrolet, we always strive to match the perfect vehicle to the customer's lifestyle and needs. Here is a side-by-side comparison of the 2024 Chevy Equinox and Trailblazer features to help you decide which one is right for you.

2024 Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Traverse

Performance & Engine Specifications

Fuel economy and engine performance are usually important to car buyers, and there are some distinctions between the 2024 Chevy Equinox and the Trailblazer. The engine choices in the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer offer slightly better gas mileage, while the Equinox provides more horsepower and torque.

There are two ECOTEC turbocharged engines to choose from in the Trailblazer:

•	1.2-liter 3-cylinder, producing 137 hp and 162 lb.-ft. of torque; provides an estimated 29/31 MPG in city/highway driving

•	1.3-liter 3-cylinder, producing 155 hp and 174 lb.-ft. of torque; provides an estimated 29/33 MPG in city/highway driving

Both engines in the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer feature a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. The larger engine can be paired with a 9-speed transmission and all-wheel drive.

Every trim version of the 2024 Chevy Equinox has a turbocharged engine that offers a little more punch:
•	1.5-liter 4-cylinder, producing 175 hp and 203 lb.-ft. of torque; provides an estimated 26/31 MPG in city/highway driving

The Equinox engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but any trim version can add all-wheel drive.

The Interior Space & Features 

Both the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer and the Equinox offer comfortable seating for up to five passengers. The Equinox is a slightly larger vehicle, so the rear seats are approximately 6 inches wider than the ones in the Trailblazer. The Equinox offers 63.9 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats folded down, compared to 54.4 cubic feet in the Trailblazer. The two vehicles provide almost identical legroom for the rear seats and most adults can ride in them comfortably.

If you're looking for interior comfort features, the Equinox has a slight edge over the Trailblazer. Here are some of the comforts you can experience in the 2024 Chevy Equinox:
•	Leather seats
•	Dual-zone climate control
•	Front and rear carpeted floor mats
•	Heated front seats (ventilated)
•	Heated steering wheel
•	Heated rear outboard seats
•	And more

Comforts offered by the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer include:
•	Single-zone auto climate control
•	Rear heat vent
•	Heated steering wheel
•	Heated front seats
•	And more

Technological Innovations

Technological Innovations

Both the 2024 Chevy Equinox and Trailblazer offer some of the latest standard technology features available from Chevrolet. However, the trim version that you select can have an impact on some of these features.
 
The base LS trim of the Chevy Equinox has a 7-inch digital infotainment screen. The LT and RS trims can be upgraded to an 8-inch screen, which is standard on the Premier trim. All versions come with a standard 6-speaker audio setup, although the Premier can be upgraded to a 7-speaker Bose system.

All trim versions of the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer come with an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and a large 11-inch infotainment screen. USB-A and USB-C ports are standard, along with a 4-speaker audio system. A Bose 7-speaker audio system is available as an add-on, along with wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Safety Features

The 2024 Chevy Equinox and the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer both received a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is the highest rating that the agency awards. While this award has to do with the structural design of the vehicles, Chevrolet goes even further when it comes to keeping your family safe behind the wheel.

Both vehicles include a number of standard Chevy Safety Assist features. These include:
•	Automatic emergency braking
•	Forward collision alert
•	Follow distance indicator
•	Front pedestrian braking
•	IntelliBeam High Beam Headlights

Additional safety features that are available as add-ons include:
•	Rear cross-traffic alert
•	Rear parking assist
•	Teen driver suite

The 2024 Chevy Equinox offers these additional safety features as well:
•	Automatic parking assist
•	Front parking assist
•	HD Surround Vision
•	Safety alert seat

Contact Bortz Chevrolet for the New 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Trailblazer
Sometimes you just have to get behind the wheel when you're trying to decide which Chevy vehicle is the right one for your family. Stop by Bortz Chevrolet in Waynesburg, PA, today to test-drive a 2024 Chevy Equinox or a 2024 Chevy Trailblazer (or both!).

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