Chevrolet Equinox MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Equinox model year from 2005 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Equinox has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 32 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 26–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $32,900 | 6 listings |
| 2026 | 26–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $33,756 | 29,891 listings |
| 2025 | 26–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $25,874 | 4,999 listings |
| 2024 | 26–28 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $22,300 | 6,457 listings |
| 2023 | 26–28 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $20,998 | 3,649 listings |
| 2022 | 27–28 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $19,998 | 3,088 listings |
| 2021 | 27–28 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $17,500 | 1,409 listings |
| 2020 | 24–28 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,000 | 2,896 listings |
| 2019 | 24–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $14,999 | 1,868 listings |
| 2018 | 24–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $13,663 | 1,601 listings |
| 2017 | 18–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $10,950 | 1,104 listings |
| 2016 | 18–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $9,983 | 751 listings |
| 2015 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $8,995 | 790 listings |
| 2014 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 19–20 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 MPG | 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–20 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 18–19 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
2027 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2027 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2027 models currently list for a median of $32,900 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 25 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2026 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2026 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $33,756 on VehiSales (29,891 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 25 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2025 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2025 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $25,874 on VehiSales (4,999 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2024 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2024 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $22,300 on VehiSales (6,457 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2023 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2023 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $20,998 on VehiSales (3,649 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2022 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2022 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $19,998 on VehiSales (3,088 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
2021 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2021 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $17,500 on VehiSales (1,409 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
2020 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2020 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $16,000 on VehiSales (2,896 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2019 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2019 Equinox was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 32 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $14,999 on VehiSales (1,868 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2018 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2018 Equinox was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 32 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $13,663 on VehiSales (1,601 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2017 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2017 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 25 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $10,950 on VehiSales (1,104 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2016 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2016 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,983 on VehiSales (751 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2015 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2015 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $8,995 on VehiSales (790 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2014 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2014 Equinox was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2013 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2013 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2012 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2011 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2011 Equinox was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2010 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2009 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2009 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2008 Equinox was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.6L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox FWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2007 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2006 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox: engines & MPG
The 2005 Equinox was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Equinox AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Equinox get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Equinox range from 19 to 32 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.
What engines does the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The 2027 Equinox was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Equinox require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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