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2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox at a glance
The 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox covers 5 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2007 and 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 19–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | First year |
What the 2009 Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$570less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Chevrolet Equinox MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Equinox 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equinox 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,440, $170 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equinox 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
2005 Chevrolet Equinox MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2005-2009 (1st gen)
- 2010-2017 (2nd gen)
- 2018-2024 (3rd gen)
- 2025-2027* (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox get?
EPA rates the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox at 18–20 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
The Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2007 and 2009. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$3,440 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Equinox 3.4L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $570 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,270, $170 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2009 against 4 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox for that year.