2021 Chevrolet Equinox AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LS AWD with 1LS vs LS FWD with 1LS
AWD adds $1,600. Costs $51 more a year in fuel.
$1,905more over 6 years
- 27 vs 28 mpg.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS FWD with 1LS LS AWD with 1LS | $26,400 $28,000 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +191 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| LS FWD with 1FL LS AWD with 1FL | $26,600 $28,200 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +178 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| LT FWD with 1LT LT AWD with 1LT | $27,600 $29,200 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| LT FWD with 2FL LT AWD with 2FL | $28,000 $29,600 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +178 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| Premier FWD with 1LZ Premier AWD with 1LZ | $31,500 $33,100 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $1,905 | +178 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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