2023 head-to-head · Small SUV
2023 Chevrolet Equinox vs Kia Sportage
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 2023 Chevrolet Equinox (28 MPG) costs about $1,661 a year to fuel and the 2023 Kia Sportage (28 MPG) about $1,661.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Kia Sportage
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,661 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,661 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 31 MPG | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 104 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 30 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 317 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 322 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 | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ 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 Kia Sportage across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Kia Sportage
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 118 2023 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox ranks 47th and the Kia Sportage 46th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage.
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