2026 Chevrolet Equinox EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox delivers an EPA-certified 26–27 MPG combined (25–26 city / 29–29 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 5 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $700 to $2,350.

Combined MPG
26–27 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
25–26 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
29 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$700–2,350
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2026 Chevrolet Equinox Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

26–27 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,300–$2,350 (2 configurations)

All-Electric

Battery Electric (BEV)

288–319 mi Range • 108 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $700–$2,350 (3 configurations)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (5 Variants)

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

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Equinox EV FWD Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 117 MPGe 100 MPGe 108 MPGe 319 mi $700 —
Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 112 MPGe 95 MPGe 103 MPGe 307 mi $750 —
Equinox EV AWD (19 kW Charger) Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 103 MPGe 88 MPGe 96 MPGe 288 mi $800 —
Equinox FWD Regular 1.5L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 26 MPG 29 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 —
Equinox AWD Regular 1.5L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 25 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 —
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

$3.24–$3.37

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

556–577 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 2026 Chevrolet Equinox

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

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.