2026 GASOLINE EQUINOX • SEATING & CARGO
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is a two-row, five-seat SUV with up to 63.5 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seat is folded. Explore our new Equinox inventory, then compare the seating, storage and comfort equipment on your preferred vehicles.
This page covers the gasoline Equinox. Its cabin is separate from the Equinox EV, and its maximum cargo figure describes a different seating arrangement from an ordinary trip with rear passengers. Start with the measurements, then try the layout you will actually use.
The following measurements are published in the 2026 GM Fleet Guide. Use them to organize a cabin comparison. The front seat’s position changes the space experienced by the person behind it, and a published headroom figure does not establish comfort for every driver or seating position.
On a smaller screen, scroll across the table to compare all columns.
| Measurement | Front row | Rear row |
|---|---|---|
| Headroom | 40.0 | 39.2 |
| Legroom | 40.9 | 39.9 |
| Shoulder room | 57.7 | 55.8 |
Set the driver’s seat and steering wheel for your normal posture before trying the rear seat. Bring regular passengers when practical and check the door openings, seat comfort and reach to the controls. If child restraints are part of your routine, compare their fit and instructions rather than assuming that every three-across arrangement will work.
Chevrolet’s 2026 Equinox overview confirms five-passenger seating and a maximum 63.5 cubic feet of cargo volume. For everyday loading, separate the space behind the upright rear seat from the larger arrangement with it folded.
Try your normal bags, stroller or equipment in the space behind the upright rear seat. Check the opening and usable floor shape; the 63.5-cubic-foot maximum does not describe this arrangement.
The published maximum is 63.5 cubic feet. Use that reference for larger items when the rear seating area is available, then check the item’s actual dimensions and the vehicle’s load limits.
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat lets you try different passenger/cargo arrangements. Cargo and load capacity are limited by weight and distribution. Secure your cargo and follow the vehicle’s loading instructions; available volume is not a weight rating.
The 2026 Equinox LT starts with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, plus an 11.3-inch center touchscreen and an 11-inch driver display. Those are useful everyday features to try at the start of your visit.
Other comfort and convenience equipment varies by trim and package. GM lists items such as a power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, a panoramic sunroof and wireless device charging as available equipment. Do not treat every feature in a model brochure as standard on every listing.
Compare the adjustment, material and heating or ventilation functions on the vehicle. The Equinox LT, RS and ACTIV guide helps narrow the trim choices.
Try the liftgate and the space above it in relation to your parking situation. The AutoSense power liftgate is available equipment, so confirm it if it is important to you.
Ask which cameras and assistance functions are fitted. Try their displays and review the operating limits; they do not replace attentive driving.
Bring your phone and ask to try the supported wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connection. Check how you will access navigation, calls and audio, and whether the controls are comfortable to reach. Wireless phone projection is different from having a wireless charging pad.
For Google built-in and other connected functions, ask about the applicable account and service-plan requirements. A feature that is capable of connecting is not the same as an unlimited included service. Confirm device compatibility and the functions you want before deciding.
If you are weighing another compact SUV, the 2026 Equinox versus Honda CR-V comparison separates the entry-trim comfort and display features without mixing different model years.
The Equinox buying guide connects cabin questions with drivetrain and ownership choices. If you are comparing used Equinox SUVs, identify the year and equipment first. Earlier models may have different cabin dimensions and feature combinations.
For a 2025 candidate, our 2025 Equinox exterior guide is a separate year-specific reference for parking and exterior questions. Do not apply a year-specific chart automatically to another vehicle.
Considering electric power? Use the 2026 Equinox EV interior guide and Equinox EV inventory. The EV has its own cabin measurements and infotainment approach; it is not an interior package for the gasoline Equinox.
A visit is most useful when it answers the fit questions that photos cannot. Make a short list before leaving home and compare the same items on each finalist.
When the cabin works, ask our finance team about the purchase process and request a complete vehicle quote. Keep the equipment, trade and financing details together so you can compare the actual proposal.
The gasoline 2026 Equinox has two rows and seating for five. Test the seating positions and any child-restraint arrangement you will use.
It describes the 2026 gasoline Equinox with the rear seat folded. It is not the space available with every rear seating position occupied. Cargo and load capacity are also limited by weight and distribution.
Yes. Chevrolet lists heated front seats and a heated steering wheel among the LT’s standard highlights. Other comfort features depend on the vehicle’s trim and options.
No. They are separate vehicles. Use the EV-specific guide if you are considering an Equinox EV, and verify the model year of each candidate.
Send us the stock number and cabin features you want to compare. Bring your phone and cargo measurements to Weber Chevrolet Granite City at 3499 Progress Pkwy, Granite City, IL 62040, after confirming availability.
