2024 Chevrolet Equinox AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LS AWD with 1LS vs LS FWD with 1LS
AWD adds $1,600. Costs $105 more a year in fuel.
$2,233more over 6 years
- 26 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 | $26,600 $28,200 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,233 | +191 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| LS FWD with 1FL LS AWD with 1FL | $26,850 $28,450 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,233 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| LT FWD with 2FL LT AWD with 2FL | $28,150 $29,750 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,233 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| LT FWD with 1LT LT AWD with 1LT | $29,495 $31,095 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,233 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| RS with 1RS FWD RS with 1RS AWD | $30,950 $32,550 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,233 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| Premier FWD with 1LZ Premier AWD with 1LZ | $31,800 $33,400 | $1,600 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,233 | +153 lb | 7.6 in 7.9 in |
| EV Launch Edition FWD EV Launch Edition AWD | $47,600 $51,000 | $3,400 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi 35.1 kWh/100 mi | $634 $717 | $3,893 | N/A | Same |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
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