Chevy Equinox Gas Mileage: Extensive Guide
If you've been wondering about the Chevy Equinox gas mileage and how it has evolved since its 2005 model-year release, you're in the right place. In our guide, we take a deep dive into the 2025 Chevy Equinox MPG, an EPA-estimated 26/28/27 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1 with FWD and an EPA-estimated 24/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)2 AWD, and highlight the fuel economy ratings for every model year since 2005.
Those interested in all that the Chevy Equinox offers but with electric power will be impressed by the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV, which renders a maximum EPA-estimated 117/99/108 MPGe (City/Highway/Combined)3 and allows you to travel up to 319 miles4 on a single charge.
When you're ready to take home a stunning and fuel-efficient Equinox, meet with our Bomnin CDJR Dadeland team.

Chevrolet Equinox MPG
For 2025, the Chevy Equinox MPG is incredibly efficient, offering similar values to its previous iterations:
- FWD: EPA-estimated 26/28/27 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
- AWD: EPA-estimated 24/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)2
Chevy Equinox Gas Mileage by Trim Level
The 2025 Chevy Equinox MPG doesn't vary by trim level, only drivetrain. This is excellent news since you can choose the trim you want without worrying about losing out on efficiency. The 2025 Equinox trims are as follows:
- LT
- RS
- ACTIV
| FWD EPA-Est. MPG (Cty / Hwy / Comb) | AWD EPA-Est. MPG (Cty / Hwy / Comb) | |
| Chevy Equinox LT | 26 / 28 / 271 | 24 / 29 / 262 |
| Chevy Equinox RS | 26 / 28 / 271 | 24 / 29 / 262 |
| Chevy Equinox ACTIV | 26 / 28 / 271 | 24 / 29 / 262 |
Chevy Equinox Gas Mileage by Engine
The new Chevy Equinox for sale makes getting a fuel-efficient SUV easy. Part of what contributes to that is that there is only one engine option.
Review all the 2025 Equinox engine details in the chart below.
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| Engine | 1.5L turbo 4-cyl |
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| Horsepower | 175 |
| Torque | 203 lb-ft |
| Max Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs5 |
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Chevy Equinox EV MPGe
If you're interested in electrification, consider the new Chevy Equinox EV. Get a full charge, and you can travel up to 319 miles.4
With FWD, it earns an EPA-estimated 117/99/108 MPGe (City/Highway/Combined).3 Opt for AWD, and it renders an EPA-estimated 101/90/96 MPGe (City/Highway/Combined).6
Plus, we regularly offer Chevy Equinox EV deals for financing and leasing this electric SUV. See what we have available now.
Chevy Equinox Gas Mileage by Year
The Chevy Equinox was first released in 2004 as a 2005 model. To see how it's MPG ratings have changed since then, check out the chart below, which details the Chevy Equinox gas mileage values from the 2005 model year until now.
| Chevy Equinox Engine | Chevy Equinox EPA-Est. MPG (Cty / Hwy / Comb) | |
| 2025 | 1.5L turbo 4-cyl |
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| 2024 | 1.5L turbo 4-cyl |
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| 2023 | 1.5L turbo 4-cyl |
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| 2022 | 1.5L turbo 4-cyl |
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| 2021 | 1.5L turbo 4-cyl |
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| 2007 | 3.4L V-6 |
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| 2006 | 3.4L V-6 |
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| 2005 | 3.4L V-6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the fuel economy on a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox?
The fuel efficiency for the 2025 Chevy Equinox differs depending on the drivetrain. The Equinox comes standard with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of making 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. The FWD models offer an EPA-estimated 26/28/27 MPG (City/Highway/Combined),1 while the AWD variants deliver an EPA-estimated 24/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).2
Which engine provides the best fuel economy on a Chevy Equinox?
There's only one engine for the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque. There are, however, two drivetrain options: standard FWD and available AWD. The standard FWD option pairs with a continuously variable transmission, and the AWD option comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Get an in-person look at Bomnin CDJR Dadeland.
What is the MPGe on a Chevy Equinox EV?
The Chevy Equinox EV is a different model from the Chevy Equinox, operating on a fully electric powertrain that delivers a maximum EPA-estimated 117/99/108 MPGe (City/Highway/Combined).3 It can even travel up to 319 miles4 on a single charge. Learn more about the Chevy Equinox EV MPGe and electric range specs at our dealership today!