In brief, no. In today’s lineup, the Traverse and Equinox use different engine families, with the Traverse typically powered by a V6 and the Equinox relying on turbocharged four-cylinder engines. Details vary by model year and generation, so it’s important to check the exact engine in the specific year you’re considering.
Current engine options
Here is a snapshot of the engines you can find in the latest model years for each vehicle.
Chevrolet Traverse engines
- 3.6L V6 gasoline engine
The Traverse is powered by a V6 in its current generations, with no mainstream four-cylinder option offered in recent years. This means there isn’t an engine overlap with the Equinox in the latest lineup.
Chevrolet Equinox engines
- 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder
- 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder
In the current US lineup, the Equinox uses turbocharged four-cylinder engines and does not offer a V6. Some older generations did have V6 options, but that is no longer the case in recent years.
Historical context
Past engine options and overlaps
Historically, GM did offer V6 options on both models in earlier generations, and the Traverse shared the GM V6 family with other midsize SUVs. Over time, however, the Equinox shifted toward smaller turbocharged four-cylinders, while the Traverse continued to rely on a V6 in its current generation. Engine overlaps between the two models are limited to older generations and do not apply to the present-day lineup.
Summary
Summary: The Traverse and Equinox do not have the same engine in their current configurations. The Traverse uses a 3.6L V6, while the Equinox uses 1.5L or 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engines. If you’re evaluating used models, always confirm the exact engine and trim for the specific year you’re considering, since options can differ by generation.