2021 Chevrolet Equinox mpg
Combined mpg, L FWD
28mpg
- 26 city, 31 highway.
- Top 16% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 15 trims: 27 to 28 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| LS FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| LS FWD with 1LS | 1.5L | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| LS FWD with 1FL | N/A | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| LT FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| LT FWD with 1LT | 1.5L | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| LT FWD with 2FL | N/A | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| Premier FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| Premier FWD with 1LZ | N/A | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | 14.9 | 417 | $1,371 |
| LS AWD with 1LS | 1.5L | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 15.6 | 421 | $1,422 |
| LS AWD with 1FL | N/A | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 15.6 | 421 | $1,422 |
| LT AWD with 1LT | 1.5L | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 15.6 | 421 | $1,422 |
| LT AWD with 2FL | N/A | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 15.6 | 421 | $1,422 |
| AWD 4dr Premier | 1.5L | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 15.6 | 421 | $1,422 |
| Premier AWD with 1LZ | N/A | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | 15.6 | 421 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
L FWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $47.68
- Top trim: AWD 4dr Premier. $1,422 a year. $51 more than the L FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.2 | $10.32 |
| 300 miles | 9.7 | $30.97 |
| 500 miles | 16.1 | $51.61 |
| 1,000 miles | 32.3 | $103 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
L FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Blazer | L FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | L FWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 GMC Terrain | SL FWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax | LS FWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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