Which Chevy Crossover is Best for You and Your Family?

2015 Chevy Equinox vs 2015 Chevy Traverse

So, you are a Chevy guy or girl. Maybe you grew up with Chevys or maybe they have served you well in the past. All good reasons. Chevy models are some of the best on the road and fit a variety of needs, including multi-purpose family and cargo haulers. If you are looking for a new family vehicle, you have come to the right place at McCluskey Chevrolet in Cincinnati, OH. We have two new Chevy crossover models that are excellent family-friendly vehicles. Both the 2015 Chevy Equinox and the 2015 Chevy Traverse offer different levels of performance, economy, comfort and utility to fit your needs. Take a look at our 2015 Chevy Equinox vs 2015 Chevy Traversecomparison, so you can determine which Chevy crossover is best for you and your family.

Chevy Equinox vs Chevy Traverse Performance and Fuel Economy

The 2015 Chevy Equinox is available with two engine options, a 182-horsepower 2.4-liter four cylinder that achieves up to 26 mpg combined and a power-packed 301-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6. Both Equinox power platforms are available with all-wheel drive for tougher driving situations and each model is capable of significant utility. The four-cylinder Chevy Equinox will tow up to 1,500 pounds while the V-6-powered model can tow 3,500 pounds.

Getting behind the wheel of the 2015 Chevy Traverse provides you with standard V-6 power through a 281-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 that can be upgraded to 288 horsepower. Also available with all-wheel drive, the Traverse gets an EPA-rated 19 mpg combined. Due to its larger size, the Traverse also has a larger maximum towing capacity of 5,200 pounds.

Chevy Equinox vs Chevy Traverse Passenger and Cargo Capacity

So, what are you looking for out of your next family crossover? If I had to guess, I would say passenger and cargo capacity are important factors when it comes to choosing a new family vehicle. Well suited for carpools or family trips, the Chevy Equinox seats five passengers comfortably and features sliding Multi-Flex rear seats to increase passenger leg room. The 2015 Chevy Equinox also delivers ample cargo space with 31.5 cubic-feet behind the second row that increases to a maximum of 63.7 cubic-feet with the rear seats folded flat.

If you need more space and have a larger family, the 2015 Chevy Traverse is the right call. With seating space for seven or eight, the Traverse will fit most families plus the neighbor kids. This three-row Chevy crossover SUV also provides families with massive amounts of cargo space. Behind the third row, the Chevy Traverse offers 24.4 cubic-feet of volume that can increase to 70.3 cubic-feet with the third row folded and a maximum of 116.3 cubic-feet of cargo space with second- and third-row seats laid flat.

So, which Chevy model fits you best? Do you need the benefits of excellent fuel economy ratings as well as impressive cargo capacity and dynamic driving qualities? If that is the case, the 2015 Chevy Equinox is perfect for you and your family. By comparison, for better towing and more passenger or cargo space, the 2015 Chevy Traverse checks all of the boxes. Take a look at some of the numbers highlighted by our 2015 Chevy Equinox vs 2015 Chevy Traverse comparison to see which Chevy crossover fits your family needs best. Stop in at McCluskey Chevrolet in Cincinnati, OH and schedule a test drive to experience these two premier crossovers firsthand.