2018 Chevrolet Equinox FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
32
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
36.0MPG average+12.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 32 MPG · Owner reported avg: 36.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 45% / Highway 55%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 36.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 6-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
28
Hwy
39
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,650/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
32
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 9-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd | Diesel Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,650 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,250 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,650
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 6/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 319 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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