Chevrolet Equinox MPG by year (2005-2026)
The agency's file has 22 model years of the Chevrolet Equinox from 2005 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, gets 26 to 27 mpg combined across 5 tested versions.
Best of 2026
27 mpgEquinox FWD, combinedBest in the file
32 mpgEquinox AWD (Diesel, 4-cyl 1.6 L); reached in 2018, 2019Best non-hybrid, 2026
27 mpgEquinox FWD, combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. Electric figures are MPGe, a different measure from miles per gallon. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- All-wheel-drive versions are in the file from the first year, 2005; the best is the Equinox AWD at 19 mpg combined.
- 2010: the best combined figure went up 6 mpg, to 26 mpg (from 20 in 2009).
- 2018: the best combined figure went up 7 mpg, to 32 mpg (from 25 in 2017).
- 2020: the best combined figure went down 4 mpg, to 28 mpg (from 32 in 2019).
- Diesel versions were last listed for 2019; the file has none for 2026.
Your fuel cost, 2026 Equinox
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Equinox FWD, 4-cyl 1.5 L: 26 mpg city, 29 highway, 27 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Equinox version is $2,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Best electric (MPGe) | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $3,300 | +1 mpg |
| 2008 | 4 | 19 mpg | none | $3,300 | -1 mpg |
| 2009 | 4 | 20 mpg | none | $3,100 to $3,300 | +1 mpg |
| 2010 | 4 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $3,100 | +6 mpg |
| 2011 | 6 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2012 | 8 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2013 | 8 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2014 | 8 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2015 | 6 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2016 | 6 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2017 | 6 | 25 mpg | none | $2,500 to $3,450 | -1 mpg |
| 2018 | 6 | 32 mpg | none | $2,200 to $3,200 | +7 mpg |
| 2019 | 6 | 32 mpg | none | $2,200 to $3,200 | no change |
| 2020 | 4 | 28 mpg | none | $2,200 to $3,200 | -4 mpg |
| 2021 | 2 | 28 mpg | none | $2,200 to $2,300 | no change |
| 2022 | 2 | 28 mpg | none | $2,200 to $2,300 | no change |
| 2023 | 2 | 28 mpg | none | $2,200 to $2,400 | no change |
| 2024 | 4 | 28 mpg | 108 MPGe | $700 to $2,400 | no change |
| 2025 | 5 | 27 mpg | 109 MPGe | $700 to $2,400 | -1 mpg |
| 2026 | 5 | 27 mpg | 108 MPGe | $700 to $2,400 | no change |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 8 of 22 model years: 2007: +1 mpg, 2008: -1 mpg, 2009: +1 mpg, 2010: +6 mpg, 2017: -1 mpg, 2018: +7 mpg, 2020: -4 mpg, 2025: -1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Equinox is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 35th of 66 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg and the top figure is 42 mpg. Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Chevrolet models
Every other Chevrolet model on this site, nearest to the Equinox in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Equinox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer | 2026 | 21 to 25 mpg | 2 lower |
| Silverado | 2026 | 15 to 25 mpg | 2 lower |
| Tahoe | 2026 | 16 to 24 mpg | 3 lower |
| Trax | 2026 | 29 to 30 mpg | 3 higher |
| Malibu | 2025 | 31 mpg | 4 higher |
| Suburban | 2026 | 16 to 23 mpg | 4 lower |
| Trailblazer | 2026 | 27 to 31 mpg | 4 higher |
| Camaro | 2024 | 16 to 22 mpg | 5 lower |
| Traverse | 2026 | 21 to 22 mpg | 5 lower |
| Colorado | 2026 | 16 to 21 mpg | 6 lower |
| Corvette | 2026 | 14 to 19 mpg | 8 lower |
Common questions
Which Chevrolet Equinox model year has the best mileage?
Since 2005, the best conventional figure is 32 mpg combined, for the 2019 Equinox AWD (Diesel, 4-cyl 1.6 L).
How many versions of the Chevrolet Equinox has the agency tested?
102 versions across 22 model years (2005 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Chevrolet Equinox gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 19 mpg in 2005 and is 27 mpg in 2026, a change of +8 mpg.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.