Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 21 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Chevrolet Equinox is the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.0T, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Chevrolet Equinox is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ, which took 9.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 80.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 21 verified production tests of the Chevrolet Equinox, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.53 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.55 seconds at 83.99 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the Chevrolet Equinox, led by the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox FCV (Hydrogen) at 9.20 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 6.60sec 2018 LT 2.0T · stock
Average 0–60 8.53sec Across 21 production runs
Fastest Modified 9.20sec 2008 FCV (Hydrogen) · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 16.55sec @ 84.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.50sec 2016 LTZ
Across 21 verified production runs, the Chevrolet Equinox ranges from 6.60 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 8.53-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
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Chevrolet Equinox Performance Overview
Chevrolet’s Equinox has spanned 2005 to 2025 as a compact crossover with measured, trim-dependent straight-line performance across 22 verified tests. The first generation (2005–2009) ranged from gasoline models to the low-volume hydrogen fuel-cell variant, with output stretching from 94 to 264 hp. Early benchmarks included the 2005 LT V6 at 8.3 seconds to 60 mph, before the 2008 Sport V6 cut that to 6.9 seconds. In quarter-mile testing, that Sport V6 also ran 15.5 seconds, establishing the quickest first-generation pace.
The second generation (2010–2017) stayed gasoline-only and naturally aspirated, centered on four-cylinder and V6 engines producing 182 to 264 hp. Performance softened overall, with the 2012 LTZ V6 posting 7.8 seconds to 60 mph, while the slower end reached 9.5 seconds in the 2016 LTZ. A larger shift arrived with the third generation (2018–2024), which moved to turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines. The 2018 LT 2.0T remains the all-time quickest Equinox tested at 6.6 seconds to 60 mph and a class-best 15.1-second quarter-mile at 94 mph.
Today, the 4th Gen (2025–present) Equinox uses a 175-hp turbocharged gasoline engine; the current 2025 RS has recorded 8.6 seconds to 60 mph, placing it closer to the model’s historical average than its 2018 peak.
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Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 Times by Generation: 1st Gen to 4th Gen
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Gen | 2025–present | 8.90s | 8.60s — 2025 RS | 3 | The 4th Gen generation (2025–present) averaged 8.90 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2025 RS at 8.60 seconds. Output was 175 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| 3rd Gen | 2018–2024 | 8.40s | 6.60s — 2018 LT 2.0T | 10 | The 3rd Gen generation (2018–2024) averaged 8.40 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2018 LT 2.0T at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 137 to 252 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| 2nd Gen | 2010–2017 | 8.84s | 7.80s — 2012 LTZ V6 | 5 | The 2nd Gen generation (2010–2017) averaged 8.84 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2012 LTZ V6 at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 264 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.0L V6 configurations. |
| 1st Gen | 2005–2009 | 8.10s | 6.90s — 2008 Sport V6 | 3 | The 1st Gen generation (2005–2009) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2008 Sport V6 at 6.90 seconds. Output ranged from 94 to 264 hp across 3.4L V6, 3.6L V6, Elec configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average. |
4th Gen 2025–present
Avg 0–60 8.90s
Fastest 8.60s
Tests 3
2025 RS
The 4th Gen generation (2025–present) averaged 8.90 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2025 RS at 8.60 seconds. Output was 175 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4 configurations.
3rd Gen 2018–2024
Avg 0–60 8.40s
Fastest 6.60s
Tests 10
2018 LT 2.0T
The 3rd Gen generation (2018–2024) averaged 8.40 seconds to 60 mph across 10 production tests, led by the 2018 LT 2.0T at 6.60 seconds. Output ranged from 137 to 252 hp across 1.5L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
2nd Gen 2010–2017
Avg 0–60 8.84s
Fastest 7.80s
Tests 5
2012 LTZ V6
The 2nd Gen generation (2010–2017) averaged 8.84 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2012 LTZ V6 at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 264 hp across 2.4L I-4, 3.0L V6 configurations.
1st Gen 2005–2009
Avg 0–60 8.10s
Fastest 6.90s
Tests 3
2008 Sport V6
The 1st Gen generation (2005–2009) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2008 Sport V6 at 6.90 seconds. Output ranged from 94 to 264 hp across 3.4L V6, 3.6L V6, Elec configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.
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Chevrolet Equinox 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
21 production tests + 1 modified · 10 years ▾
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
3 production runs Avg 0–60 8.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.73 sec
Production Tests 3
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2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS
8.60sec 0–60
16.60s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,649 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 21 production runs
#11
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS
8.90sec 0–60
16.70s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,649 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 29 H / 27.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 21 production runs
#17
2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS
9.20sec 0–60
16.90s ¼ mi @ 81.1 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,649 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 24 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Crossover
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 21 production runs
How we verify Chevrolet Equinox performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Chevrolet Equinox performance FAQs
11 questions The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS has recorded 0-60 mph times of 8.6, 8.9, and 9.2 seconds across three stock AWD tests. Its quickest quarter-mile run is 16.6 seconds at 84 mph. All current-year tests use the 175-hp turbocharged gasoline engine with 203 lb-ft of torque.
The quickest Chevrolet Equinox on record is the 2018 Equinox LT 2.0T, which reached 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile result for the model line at 15.1 seconds at 94 mph, making it the performance benchmark across all 22 verified Equinox tests.
The fastest stock Chevrolet Equinox is also the overall quickest one: the 2018 LT 2.0T at 6.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 22 production Equinox tests on record and no modified examples, so the fastest stock result and the fastest overall result are the same.
The 4th Gen Chevrolet Equinox, which starts with the 2025 model year, averages 8.9 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. The fastest 4th Gen run is 8.6 seconds by the 2025 RS. All recorded 4th Gen tests are turbocharged gasoline models with 175 hp.
The 3rd Gen Chevrolet Equinox, covering 2018-2024, is the quickest generation overall. It averages 8.4 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, and its best result is 6.6 seconds from the 2018 LT 2.0T. Power outputs in this generation range from 137 to 252 hp.
The 2nd Gen Chevrolet Equinox, sold from 2010 to 2017, averages 8.84 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. Its fastest version is the 2012 LTZ V6 at 7.8 seconds. Recorded 2nd Gen models are naturally aspirated gasoline trims with outputs ranging from 182 to 264 hp.
The fastest 1st Gen Chevrolet Equinox is the 2008 Sport V6, which recorded a 0-60 mph time of 6.9 seconds. Across 4 first-generation tests, the average is 8.38 seconds. That generation covered 2005-2009 and included both gasoline models and the FCV hydrogen variant.
Across recorded tests, the Equinox RS is slightly quicker on average. RS models average 8.72 seconds from 0-60 mph with a best of 8.0 seconds, while Premier models average 8.93 seconds with a best of 8.7 seconds. That gives the RS the edge in both average and best recorded acceleration.
The LT 2.0T is much quicker in recorded testing. The Equinox LT 2.0T averages 6.6 seconds from 0-60 mph across 2 tests, while the LT 1.5T recorded 8.7 seconds. That is a 2.1-second gap to 60 mph, making the 2.0T the clear performance-oriented choice.
Across all 22 Chevrolet Equinox tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 8.56 seconds. The slowest recorded run is 9.5 seconds from a 2016 LTZ, while the quickest is 6.6 seconds from a 2018 LT 2.0T. That spread shows how much performance varies by generation and engine.
Across all 22 Chevrolet Equinox tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.58 seconds at 83.8 mph. The quickest Equinox quarter-mile on record is 15.1 seconds at 94 mph from the 2018 LT 2.0T. For the current 2025 Equinox RS, the best recorded quarter-mile is 16.6 seconds at 84 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
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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