2016 Chevrolet Equinox Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox (18–26 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 6-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.4 L; 6-cyl, 3.6 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 18–26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600–$3,700
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$6,500 to −$1,000 more than average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 4–6/10 · GHG 4–6/10
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | 381 g/mi |
| 6-cyl 3.6 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 | 482 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 | 347 g/mi |
| 6-cyl 3.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | 459 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | 5 | 5 |
| Equinox AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | 4 | 4 |
| Equinox FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 | −$1,000 | 6 | 6 |
| Equinox FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | 4 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?
According to EPA data, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is rated at 18–26 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $3,700.
How much will the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$6,500 to −$1,000 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).