2020 Chevrolet Equinox AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
1.5T LS AWD vs 1.5T LS FWD
AWD adds $1,600. Fuel cost not established.
$1,600price step
- AWD rating not established.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5T LS FWD 1.5T LS AWD | $26,300 $27,900 | $1,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +170 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| FWD 4dr LS w/1LS AWD 4dr LS w/1LS | $26,300 $27,900 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +191 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| 1.5T LT FWD 1.5T LT AWD | $27,500 $29,100 | $1,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +170 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| FWD 4dr LT w/1LT AWD 4dr LT w/1LT | $27,500 $29,100 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| 2.0T LT FWD 2.0T LT AWD | $27,900 $29,500 | $1,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +170 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| FWD 4dr LT w/2FL AWD 4dr LT w/2FL | $27,900 $29,500 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| FWD 4dr LT w/2LT AWD 4dr LT w/2LT | $30,000 $31,600 | $1,600 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,984 | +162 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| 1.5T Premier FWD 1.5T Premier AWD | $31,400 $33,000 | $1,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +170 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| FWD 4dr Premier w/1LZ AWD 4dr Premier w/1LZ | $31,400 $33,000 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +162 lb | 7.6 in 8.0 in |
| 2.0T Premier FWD 2.0T Premier AWD | $34,100 $35,700 | $1,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | +170 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| FWD 4dr Premier w/2LZ AWD 4dr Premier w/2LZ | $34,100 $35,700 | $1,600 | 25 mpg 24 mpg | $1,536 $1,600 | $1,984 | +167 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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