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2005 Chevrolet Equinox MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 76 SUVs rated for 2005, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #25 of 76 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway239.810.2
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2005 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  6. 25Chevrolet Equinox19 MPG $2,447
  7. 76Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2005 EquinoxOther SUVsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Equinox MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Equinox FWD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Equinox AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.4L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Aztek 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Rendezvous 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Santa Fe 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Santa Fe saves $122/yr vs Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Liberty/Cherokee saves $122/yr vs Nissan Murano 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Murano saves $122/yr vs Ford Freestyle 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Freestyle saves $122/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Equinox saves $136/yr vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Equinox saves $136/yr vs Chrysler Pacifica 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Equinox saves $136/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway).

What fuel does the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2005 Chevrolet Equinox's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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