Chevy Equinox Gas Mileage & Performance

Does Drivetrain Affect the Chevy Equinox MPG?

The 2022 Chevy Equinox only has one engine across its trim level lineup, a 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder unit. However, you will still get to choose whether you want AWD or FWD for your Concord commutes. With that in mind, does the drivetrain you choose affect the Chevy Equinox mpg? Yes, but only slightly. Compare the Equinox mpg with FWD vs. AWD, below!

• 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder with FWD: EPA-estimated 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway
• 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder with AWD: EPA-estimated 25 mpg city/30 mpg highway

A Closer Look Under the Hood of the Equinox

As we mentioned, the 2022 Equinox offers just one engine: an efficient 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine. Given that the Chevy Equinox gas mileage is so fantastic, you might assume the engine is weak. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! Thanks to standard Turbo power, the Equinox delivers fun driving dynamics in Rock Hill, SC. As you’ll learn below, you can even tow a decent amount of weight!

1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder Performance Specs

• 170 hp
• 203 lb-ft of torque
• Max. Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

How does a 1,500-pound towing capacity translate to real life? With this capacity, you’d be able to tow a small A-frame camper or a lightweight aluminum boat, just to name a couple of examples.

Making the Most of the Equinox MPG

There are some advanced features in Chevy’s classic small SUV that make it easy to optimize the Chevy Equinox gas mileage. Learn more about them, below.

• Automatic Stop/Start: Save fuel without even trying! Auto Stop/Start will shut the engine off under certain conditions. The feature only kicks in when you’re at a full stop, with your foot planted on the brake pedal. As soon as your foot releases the pedal, the engine cranks up immediately. Gone are the days of wasting precious fuel while idling at a traffic light! 

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): If your tires have too little air in them, your engine will work harder to compensate and you’ll be wasting fuel. The TPMS in the Equinox makes it easy to maintain proper air pressure in your tires.

Discover a New Equinox in Charlotte!

Get into a new Chevy Equinox for less at Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet, thanks to our ongoing new Chevy specials and our simple trade-in process. Have questions about our inventory or services? Contact us or stop by our showroom in Charlotte to talk with a friendly salesperson!