2018 head-to-head · Small SUV
2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs Subaru Forester
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Chevrolet Equinox (28 MPG) costs about $1,661 a year to fuel and the 2018 Subaru Forester (28 MPG) about $1,661.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Subaru Forester
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Forester | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,661 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,661 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 26 MPG |
| 32 MPG | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 104 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 30 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 314 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 315 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Equinox vs Subaru Forester across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Subaru Forester
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 68 2018 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox ranks 12th and the Subaru Forester 11th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the Subaru Forester per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,661 for the Chevrolet Equinox and $1,661 for the Subaru Forester.
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