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Chevrolet Equinox MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 32 MPG combined in 2018–2019, the diesel Equinox AWD. Its weakest year peaked at 19 MPG (2005–2006 and 2008).

Chevrolet Equinox: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2005–20261520253035MPG2010201320182005201020152020202632 MPG peaklowest peak 19Chevrolet Equinox: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520253035MPG20052008201020122014201620182020202220242026
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555.6 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Equinox FWD. Put it next to its 2005 predecessor, at your own mileage.

Compare in gallons

The Chevrolet Equinox has EPA ratings for 22 model years, 2005–2026, most often among small SUVs. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 55 small SUVs in 2018, behind the class leader, the Nissan Rogue, and it placed in its class top five in three model years.

The first diesel version of the Equinox arrived in 2018, when 8 of 91 SUVs offered one. Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (24 of them) or a flex-fuel version (36 of them); this one has.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Equinox placed 32nd (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 28 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Equinox 27median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Equinox 27median 27

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 31.1 kWh (2026 Equinox EV FWD).

Chevrolet Equinox: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540kWh per 100 mi20242025202631.1 kWh, its lowestChevrolet Equinox: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540kWh202420252026

The Equinox, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–0825th of 75SUVs
2009–1311th of 88SUVs
2014–1814th of 50small SUVs
2019–2320th of 70small SUVs
2024–2634th of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2010

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 26 MPG.

  • 2013

    New: 3.6-liter 6-cylinder flex-fuel, 3.6-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 26 MPG.

  • 2018

    New: 1.5-liter 4-cylinder, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder diesel, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 32 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2005–2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2011–2017.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2018–2019.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2024–2026.

Other names on this page

The Pontiac Torrent (2006–2009) carried the same EPA ratings in the years they overlap, so it is covered by this page.

All 22 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026Equinox FWD2726 / 29262
2023–2024Equinox FWD2826 / 31262
2021–2022Equinox FWD2826 / 31272
2020Equinox FWD2826 / 31244
2018–2019Equinox AWD diesel3228 / 39246
2017Equinox FWD2521 / 31186
2016Equinox FWD2622 / 31186
2015Equinox FWD flex-fuel2622 / 31196
2013–2014Equinox FWD2622 / 31198
2012Equinox FWD flex-fuel2622 / 31198
2011Equinox FWD2622 / 31196
2010Equinox FWD2622 / 32204
2009Equinox AWD2017 / 24194
2008Equinox AWD1917 / 24194
2007Equinox FWD2017 / 24192
2006Equinox FWD1917 / 22182
2005Equinox AWD1917 / 23192

Version names in the EPA list: Equinox AWD, Equinox EV AWD, Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger), Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger), Equinox EV FWD, Equinox FWD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGVolvo XC6028 MPGFord Bronco Sport27 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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