2016 Chevrolet Equinox
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 6 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 26 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 to $3,600 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 18-26 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 26 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,500-$3,600 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 347-482 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Equinox costs about $2,500 to $3,600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,908. Over five years that is about $14,542 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Equinox configuration spends about $1,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 4wd in this dataset is about 24 MPG. The Equinox sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,500 |
| Equinox AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Equinox FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| Equinox AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Equinox records tailpipe CO₂ of 347-482 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.