Chevrolet Equinox FWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Equinox FWD across 22 model years, from the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox FWD through the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD. The most recent 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD returns 27 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox FWD at 32 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Equinox FWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Chevrolet Equinox FWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 27 MPG | 26 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2025 | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 27 MPG | 26 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2024 | 2024 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2023 | 2023 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2022 | 2022 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2021 | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2020 | 2020 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2019 | 2019 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2018 | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | 39 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2017 | 2017 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2016 | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2015 | 2015 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2014 | 2014 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2013 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2012 | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2011 | 2011 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2010 | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2009 | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2008 | 2008 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2007 | 2007 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2006 | 2006 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2005 | 2005 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,150 |
How the Chevrolet Equinox FWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Chevrolet Equinox FWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.