2016 Chevrolet Equinox MPG, Gas Mileage & Range

2016 Chevrolet Equinox EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox delivers an EPA-certified 18–26 MPG combined (16–22 city / 23–31 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 6 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,350 to $3,400.

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (6 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model	Powertrain	Drivetrain	Transmission	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO2 (g/mi)
Equinox FWD Regular	2.4L 4-Cyl Gas	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic 6-spd	22 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	$2,350	—
Equinox FWD Gasoline or E85	2.4L 4-Cyl Gas	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic 6-spd	22 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	$2,350	—
Equinox AWD Regular	2.4L 4-Cyl Gas	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 6-spd	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	$2,650	—
Equinox AWD Gasoline or E85	2.4L 4-Cyl Gas	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 6-spd	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	$2,650	—
Equinox FWD Regular	3.6L 6-Cyl Gas	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic 6-spd	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	$3,100	—
Equinox AWD Regular	3.6L 6-Cyl Gas	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 6-spd	16 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	$3,400	—

EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.37–$4.86

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

577–833 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

← 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Overview Vehicle summary, specifications, and primary KPI metrics. 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Safety Ratings → NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance. 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Complaints (395) → NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component. 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Safety Recalls (1) → Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions. 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications → Certified engine options, transmission variants, and vehicle dimensions.