2026 Chevrolet Equinox AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
LT AWD vs LT FWD
AWD adds $2,000. Costs $55 more a year in fuel.
$2,328more over 6 years
- 26 vs 27 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 | Max towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD LT AWD | $28,800 $30,800 | $2,000 | 27 mpg 26 mpg | $1,422 $1,477 | $2,328 | +155 lb | 800 lb 1,500 lb |
| RS FWD RS AWD | $33,600 $35,600 | $2,000 | 27 mpg 26 mpg | $1,422 $1,477 | $2,328 | +155 lb | 800 lb 1,500 lb |
| ACTIV FWD ACTIV AWD | $33,600 $35,600 | $2,000 | 27 mpg 26 mpg | $1,422 $1,477 | $2,328 | +155 lb | 800 lb 1,500 lb |
| EV LT 1 FWD EV LT 1 AWD | $34,995 $40,295 | $5,300 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi 103 MPGe | $634 $668 (estimated from MPGe) | $5,502 | N/A | Same |
| EV LT 2 FWD EV LT 2 AWD | $41,795 $45,095 | $3,300 | 31.1 kWh/100 mi 103 MPGe | $634 $668 (estimated from MPGe) | $3,502 | N/A | Same |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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