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2016 Chevrolet Equinox MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is a small SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 22 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #19 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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  1. 1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
  6. 19Chevrolet Equinox26 MPG $1,788
  7. 60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800
2016 EquinoxOther small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

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

Equinox MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Equinox FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Equinox FWD		 Flex-fuel 22 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Equinox AWD		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Equinox AWD		 Flex-fuel 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Equinox FWD		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Equinox AWD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
100 cu ft
Cargo volume
28 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
347 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs. rivals

vs Toyota RAV4 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Escape 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Terrain 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Forester 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Forester saves $66/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Outlander saves $66/yr vs Jeep Cherokee 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Equinox saves $72/yr vs Jeep Compass 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Equinox saves $72/yr vs Jeep Patriot 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Equinox saves $72/yr vs Jeep Renegade 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Equinox saves $72/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?

Up to 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 18 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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