2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs GMC Terrain
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 2026 Chevrolet Equinox (27 MPG) costs about $1,722 a year to fuel and the 2026 GMC Terrain (27 MPG) about $1,722.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- GMC Terrain
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | GMC Terrain | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,722 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,722 |
| 27 MPG | Combined efficiency | 27 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 26 MPG |
| 29 MPG | Highway | 28 MPG |
| 104 cu ft | Passenger volume | — |
| 30 cu ft | Cargo volume | — |
| 329 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 329 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo |
| CVT | Transmission | CVT |
| 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 GMC Terrain across model years
- Chevrolet Equinox
- GMC Terrain
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 114 2026 small SUVs, the Chevrolet Equinox ranks 64th and the GMC Terrain 65th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs. the GMC Terrain per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,722 for the Chevrolet Equinox and $1,722 for the GMC Terrain.
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