Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 22 recorded runs

Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 22 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Equinox is the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Equinox is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ, which took 9.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 80.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Chevrolet Equinox tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.56 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.58 seconds at 83.76 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.6sec 2018 LT 2.0T

Average 0–60 8.56sec Across 22 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.58sec @ 83.8 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.5sec 2016 LTZ

Across 22 verified runs, the Chevrolet Equinox ranges from 6.6 to 9.5 seconds 0–60, with a 8.56-second average.

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Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 times by model year

22 tests · 10 years

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Model Year 10

2025

Chevrolet Equinox · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.73 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#07

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS

8.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.60s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.60 sec
Trap Speed: 84.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #7 of 22

#11

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.70 sec
Trap Speed: 84.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H / 27.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #11 of 22

#17

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS

9.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 81.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 81.1 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #17 of 22

2023

Chevrolet Equinox · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#05

2023 Chevrolet Equinox RS

8.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.30s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 85.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #5 of 22

2022

Chevrolet Equinox · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.90 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#12

2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 82.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 82.2 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 25 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #12 of 22

2019

Chevrolet Equinox · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#08

2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT 1.5T

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.70 sec
Trap Speed: 83.1 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 25 C / 30 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #8 of 22

2018

Chevrolet Equinox · 7 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.34 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.41 sec

Recorded Tests 7

#01

2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.10s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.10 sec
Trap Speed: 94.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 9A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 22

#02

2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T

6.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.20 sec
Trap Speed: 92.1 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 9A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 22

#09

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.70 sec
Trap Speed: 84.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 30 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #9 of 22

#13

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 30 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #13 of 22

#15

2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT TD

9.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 81.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 38 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #15 of 22

#18

2018 Chevrolet Equinox Premier

9.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.90s ¼ mi @ 81.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 81.2 mph
Engine: 1.5L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 26 C / 32 H / 23.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #18 of 22

#21

2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT TD

9.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.20s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.20 sec
Trap Speed: 80.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 38 H / 34 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #21 of 22

2016

Chevrolet Equinox · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 9.23 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.93 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#14

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

8.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 29 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #14 of 22

#20

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

9.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 29 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #20 of 22

#22

2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

9.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 80.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 80.9 mph
Engine: 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #22 of 22

2012

Chevrolet Equinox · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.10 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#04

2012 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ V6

7.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.10s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.10 sec
Trap Speed: 86.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 24 H / 16.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #4 of 22

2010

Chevrolet Equinox · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#10

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 84.0 mph
Engine: 2.4L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 32 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #10 of 22

2008

Chevrolet Equinox · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.05 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.25 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#03

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport V6

6.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 90.0 mph
Engine: 3.6L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #3 of 22

#19

2008 Chevrolet Equinox FCV (Hydrogen)

9.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.10s ¼ mi @ 78.9 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.10 sec
Trap Speed: 78.9 mph
Engine: Elec
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 1A
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Hydrogen fuel cell
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #19 of 22

2005

Chevrolet Equinox · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.75 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#06

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT V6

8.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.70 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 3.4L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #6 of 22

#16

2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT V6

9.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.80s ¼ mi @ 81.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 81.2 mph
Engine: 3.4L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: 5A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 19.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Crossover
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #16 of 22

How we verify Chevrolet Equinox performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Equinox trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Chevrolet Equinox performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Chevrolet Equinox on record is the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.10 seconds at 94.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Chevrolet Equinox is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ, which takes 9.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 22 verified runs, a Chevrolet Equinox reaches 60 mph in 8.56 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.58 seconds at roughly 83.8 mph.

We have verified test data for 10 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Equinox can do, not a single marketing claim.

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