2021 head-to-head · Small SUV
2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford EcoSport
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2021 Chevrolet Equinox (28 MPG) costs about $1,661 a year to fuel and the 2021 Ford EcoSport (28 MPG) about $1,661.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Ford EcoSport
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Ford EcoSport | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,661 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,661 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 27 MPG |
| 31 MPG | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 103 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 30 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 318 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 318 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford EcoSport across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Ford EcoSport
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 92 2021 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox ranks 30th and the Ford EcoSport 33rd for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the Ford EcoSport per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,661 for the Chevrolet Equinox and $1,661 for the Ford EcoSport.
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