The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV with a starting price tag of $26,445 as of the moment I’m writing this. It offers roomy seating for five passengers and has a reliability score of 3.5 out of 5, according to RepairPal. But how much stuff can you pack into a Chevy Equinox’s trunk?
The trunk of a Chevy Equinox has a maximum cargo volume of 63.9 cubic feet behind the first row. With its rear seats up, the cargo capacity is dropped to 29.9 cubic feet.
In this guide, I’ll explain the interior and exterior specs of the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and how the configurations differ.
A Brief Overview of the 2022 Chevy Equinox
The first Chevy Equinox was introduced in 2004. It shared many of the same specs and features as the Pontiac Torrent of that time, but it differed in terms of front and rear styling. The Torrent saw its final days in 2009, along with the end of the Pontiac brand, but the Chevy Equinox continued to live on.
Starting in 2016, the Equinox entered its third generation of production. The main differences between the current generation and its predecessors are its smaller stature and 3 engine options. There were also several safety features added to the third-generation Equinox, including but not limited to collision warnings and surround-view cameras.
In 2020, Chevrolet introduced a “refreshed” look of the Equinox, updating its front grille and redesigning its lamps. However, you can expect identical cargo space specifications between the 2021 and 2022 versions.
2022 Chevy Equinox Trunk Dimensions
The 2022 Chevy Equinox has 2 rows of seating, with 2 seats for the driver and front passenger and a row of seats for 3 additional riders. With the rear seat lowered, the trunk space in a 2022 Chevy Equinox is about 63.9 cubic feet. When the rear seats are up, its total cargo space drops by roughly 53% to 29.9 cubic feet.
Cargo specs remain the same across all 8 of the 2022 Chevy Equinox configurations.
2022 Chevy Equinox Interior and Exterior Specs
While the total cargo rating speaks volumes about a car’s family-friendliness, it’s not the only spec worth looking at. In this section, I’ll describe the various interior and exterior specifications of the 2022 Chevy Equinox. Like the cargo rating, the interior and exterior dimensions remain the same across all Equinox configurations.
Interior Dimensions
Parameters | Measurements |
Front Headroom w/o Sunroof | 40 in. |
Front Headroom w/ Sunroof | 38.2 in. |
Rear Headroom w/o Sunroof | 38.5 in. |
Rear Headroom w/ Sunroof | 36.9 in. |
Front Legroom | 40.9 in. |
Rear Legroom | 39.9 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.5 in. |
Front Hip Room | 54.2 in. |
Rear Hip Room | 51.7 in. |
Total Passenger Volume | 103.5 cu. ft. |
Cargo Room (Lowered Rear Seats) | 63.9 cu. ft. |
Cargo Room (Raised Rear Seats) | 29.9 cu. ft. |
Source: Chevrolet.com
Exterior Dimensions
Parameters | Measurements |
Overall Length | 183.1 in. |
Overall Width | 72.6 in. |
Overall Height | 65.4 in. |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in. |
Front Track | 62.2 in. |
Rear Track | 62.2 in. |
Ground Clearance | 7.6 in. (FWD, 17-in. Wheels)
7.9 in. (AWD, 17-in. Wheels) 8.0 in. (AWD, 18-in. Wheels) |
2022 Chevy Equinox Miscellaneous Specs and Measurements
Parameters | Measurements |
Fuel Capacity | 14.9 gallons (FWD)
15.6 gallons (AWD) |
Engine | 1.5L Turbo DOHC DI |
Horsepower | 170 HP @ 5,600 RPM |
Torque | 203 lb. ft. @ 2,000-4,000 RPM |
Turning Circle | 37.4 in. (17-in. Wheels)
38.4 in. (18-in. Wheels) 41.6 in. (19-in. Wheels) |
Wheel Size | 17-in. Aluminum (LS and LT)
18-in. Aluminum (Premier and LT) 19-in. Aluminum (RS, LT, and Premier) |
Curb Weight | 3,274 lbs. (LS FWD)
3,465 lbs. (LS AWD) 3,325 lbs. (LT and RS FWD) 3,478 lbs. (LT and RS AWD) 3,350 lbs. (Premier FWD) 3,512 lbs. (Premier AWD) |
Trailing Weight Capacity | 1,500 lbs. |
2022 Chevy Equinox Configurations and Differences
The Chevy Equinox is sold in 8 different configurations, namely:
- LS FWD
- LT FWD
- RS FWD
- Premier FWD
- LS AWD
- LT AWD
- RS AWD
- Premier AWD
In terms of interior and exterior dimensions, including cargo space, there is virtually no difference between the 8 configurations. However, there are slight variances between them in terms of specs and features.
Parameters | LS FWD | LT FWD | RS FWD | Premier FWD | LS AWD | LT AWD | RS AWD | Premier AWD |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 4,464 lbs. | 4,464 lbs. | 4,464 lbs. | 4,464 lbs. | 4,630 lbs. | 4,630 lbs. | 4,630 lbs. | 4,630 lbs. |
LED Daytime Lamps | No | Standard | Standard | Standard | No | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Wheel Size | 17 in. | 17 in. | 19 in. | 18 in. | 17 in. | 17 in. | 19 in. | 18 in. |
Fog Lamps | No | No | No | Standard | No | No | No | Standard |
Heated Power Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | No | Standard | Standard | Standard | No |
Sunroof | No | Available | Available | Available | No | Available | Available | Available |
120V Power Outlet | No | Available | Available | Standard | No | Available | Available | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | No | Available | Available | Available | No | Available | Available | Available |
3.5-inch Driver Information Center | Standard | No | No | No | Standard | No | No | No |
Automatic Parking assist | No | No | No | Available | No | No | No | Available |
Touchscreen Display Size | 7 in. | 7 in. | 7 in. | 8 in. | 7 in. | 7 in. | 7 in. | 8 in. |
HD Rear Camera | No | No | No | Standard | No | No | No | Standard |
HD Surround Vision | No | Available | No | Standard | No | Available | No | Standard |
USB Ports | Standard | Standard | Standard w/ AUX | Standard | Standard w/ AUX | Standard w/ AUX | Standard w/ AUX | Standard |
Fuel Capacity | 14.9 gallons | 14.9 gallons | 14.9 gallons | 14.9 gallons | 15.6 gallons | 15.6 gallons | 15.6 gallons | 15.6 gallons |
City Mileage | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
Highway Mileage | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
Estimated Combined Mileage | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
Source: Chevrolet.com
As you can see from the table above, the Equinox Premier is packed with more features than the other varieties. This is hardly a surprise, seeing how they cost between $32,895 and $34,495 before paying for add-ons.