2024 head-to-head · Small SUV
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs Kia Niro
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 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV (108 MPGe) costs about $840 a year to fuel and the 2024 Kia Niro (53 MPG) about $877.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Kia Niro
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| $840 | Your annual fuel cost | $877 |
| 108 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 53 MPG |
| 117 MPGe | City | 53 MPG |
| 99 MPGe | Highway | 54 MPG |
| 31.1 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 319 mi | Driving range | — |
| — | Passenger volume | 105 cu ft |
| — | Cargo volume | 23 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 167 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| 9.4 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motor (180 kW) | Engine / motor | 1.6L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| 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 EV vs Kia Niro across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Kia Niro
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 119 2024 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox EV ranks 10th and the Kia Niro 16th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Chevrolet Equinox EV is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Kia Niro; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or the 2024 Kia Niro?
Measured by cost to drive, the Chevrolet Equinox EV. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is rated 108 MPGe combined and the Kia Niro 53 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs. the Kia Niro per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $840 for the Chevrolet Equinox EV and $877 for the Kia Niro.
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