Volvo XC90 vs. Chevrolet Equinox MPG

Chart is based on 198 fuel economy reports for the Volvo XC90 and 533 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Equinox.

Volvo XC90 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	0	98	3	65	19.8
2017	4dr SUV twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	7	31	34	29	60	22.9
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	1	9	40	50	60	17.5
2011	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	20	10	70	65	24.0
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	hills	light	none	10	10	10	70	60	28.9
2010	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	45	15	40	0	0	18.7
2010	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	3	65	30	60	17.9
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2009	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	25	25	50	60	16.2
2008	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	7	20	33	40	68	18.8
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	20	35	35	60	17.5
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	14	30	21	35	67	17.9
2007	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	3	40	55	68	21.7
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	3	45	38	15	60	21.4
2007	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	11	26	30	33	81	17.9
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	6	34	6	54	60	16.5
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	7	33	26	34	81	18.9
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	flat	light	light	10	20	20	50	70	30.0
2006	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	23	8	63	77	18.6
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	10	40	40	65	17.5
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	30	15	50	65	18.5
2005	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	13	34	47	63	19.2
2005	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	6	14	37	44	69	17.9
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	1	42	31	26	70	18.0
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	19	34	29	18	60	17.1
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	21	40	35	68	20.2
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	73	18	10	70	14.0
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	43	5	10	43	63	18.6
2003	4dr SUV turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	0	8	0	93	68	34.8

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Chevrolet Equinox MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2020	4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	37	24	39	60	31.5
2015	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	lead	light	0	0	46	54	77	21.4
2015	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	0	0	45	55	60	22.7
2014	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	85	15	70	24.2
2013	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	3	37	0	60	68	21.1
2013	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	14	59	28	68	27.1
2012	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	13	30	55	63	26.1
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2012	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	22	22	54	67	23.6
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	18	36	38	66	24.7
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	none	6	26	26	43	66	24.0
2010	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	7	0	0	93	100	23.8
2010	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	7	10	82	113	22.7
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	23	38	33	65	26.1
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	8	15	77	68	27.8
2009	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	11	33	33	22	75	18.5
2008	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	15	20	64	3	60	17.1
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	25	23	48	68	25.1
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	13	19	60	68	22.2
2007	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	4	17	43	36	61	22.2
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	16	13	68	68	21.2
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	3	24	27	46	85	17.7
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	13	45	36	72	21.5
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	25	5	60	77	19.8

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Volvo XC90's fuel economy was stuck in the early 2000s. When fitted with a 311-horsepower 4.4-liter V8 (last offered for 2011) its EPA ratings were 13 mpg city, 19 mpg highway. The 240-horsepower 3.2-liter inline-six that powered all first-generation XC90s in recent years managed little better, 15/21. The new XC90 is a couple hundred pounds lighter than the original one, and its only engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Two liters doesn't sound like nearly enough to motivate 4,400 pounds of all-wheel-drive crossover? Well, this particular engine happens to be both supercharged and turbocharged (the former to avoid the lag usually associated with a large, high-boost-pressure turbo) to the tune of 316 horsepower, five more than the old V8. The payoff: EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. The highway figure is lower than that of the MDX (26), but the city figure is the best for a gasoline-powered fancy-brand three-row crossover. The trip computer averages during my week with the new XC90 largely confirmed these ratings. With a light foot in the suburbs I observed up to 27 mpg, a couple better than the Acura. Averages around 23 were common. Make frequent use of the boost and the trip computer average sinks as low as 14 mpg, but drive competitors similarly and they guzzle at least as much gas. Want even better fuel economy? Volvo will soon offer the above engine in conjuction with electric motors that bump total output to 400 horsepower. EPA ratings for the T8 hybrid haven't yet been announced, but they're expected to be impressive. Plus it will be possible to plug in the XC90 T8 then drive it about 17 miles on electricity alone. The downside? The T8 will cost $11,800 more than the T6 even after factoring in a $4,600 tax credit. Fuel savings alone won't justify this bump. see full Volvo XC90 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	For an SUV it is pretty good see full Volvo XC90 review
2004	4dr SUV turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We did not want to drive a full size suv see full Volvo XC90 review

Volvo XC90 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	City driving is horrible, even in grandpa mode. Highway is quite good though. see full Volvo XC90 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	A week ater purchasing this car we took a 1500 mile trip for our 45th anniversary. Car averaged almost 30 MPG! see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	better than my envoy but not as good as advertised even with eco mode on 100% of the time and light foot, timing lights, etc. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	22 city and 32 highway see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Best in class (crossover SUV), without sacrificing performance. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Averaging 27 all around and 30+ on the hwy. With only 550 miles its only going to get better. 4cyl ia an awesome motor.. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I got the 4 cyl/FWD Equinox. It gets at or better than the city EPA estimate of 22mpg, typically getting 23-24mpg without AC, 22 with AC on. On the freeway, get 31-32mpg without AC, 29-30 with AC. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent fuel economy with 4 cyl.; I get the EPA numbers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very good EPA numbers see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	THE FUEL ECONOMY IS GREAT, i DRIVE ABOUT 25 TO 50,000 MILES PER YEAR THIS CAR HAS A 2.4 L - FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE i WAS GETTING ON THE AVERAGE 22 TO 25 MILES PER GALLON THIS IS A GREAT PLUS FOR THIS CAR see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Fuel economy is about 24mpg with a 50/50 mix of city and highway. Long trips result in about 28 mpg. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

Chevrolet Equinox Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not as advertised - trying to do all the right things (timing lights, light foot, no idling, tire pressure, etc.) but lower than what i thought i would get when compared to 17.6 for an envoy (15 city/ 21 hwy) with 200,000 miles and bad driving habits. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rated at 29 mpg but only recorded an average of 21 to 22 mpg actual milage on a 750 mile round trip. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Okay, there was one thing i liked about the Equinox - it got decent mileage - i averaged around 23.5 overall. Mostly highway driving at 60-70 mph. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Mileage poorer than my extended wheel base Montana van which had a similar power train and only a 4 speed transmission. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	when I bought this 18 MPG was ok but now with the price of fuel it is not!!! see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	20 mile to the gallon may be 21 on a good day but thats it. not great for a 185 hp v6 gm could do a lot better see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Fuel economy is terrible if you accelerate at any decent pace. see full Chevrolet Equinox review