How many miles per gallon does a 1.6 diesel Equinox get?
There is no 1.6-litre diesel engine option available for the Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Equinox in the North American market, so there is no official miles-per-gallon rating for that configuration.
What the Equinox lineup actually offers in North America
In the United States and Canada, the Equinox has never been offered with a 1.6-litre diesel. The current and recent generations have been powered by gasoline engines, with a focus on turbocharged options rather than diesel. The typical gasoline choices have included a 1.5L turbo and a 2.0L turbo, combined with front- or all-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. Because there has never been a 1.6L diesel option in this market, there is no EPA mpg rating for that engine in the Equinox.
- 1.5L turbocharged gasoline engine
- 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine
- Diesel: not offered in the Equinox in North America
Conclusion: For buyers in the U.S. and Canada, a 1.6L diesel Equinox does not exist, so you won’t find an official EPA miles-per-gallon figure for that configuration.
Diesel options in GM’s global lineup and how they differ
Outside North America, GM’s crossovers in the same family have offered diesel options, including 1.6L variants in some European-market models. Those engines appear in badges and platforms that are not sold as the Equinox in the U.S. or Canada. Fuel-economy figures for these diesels are tested under European standards (WLTP or previously NEDC) and are not directly comparable to EPA ratings.
Understanding how diesel mpg is measured across markets
European WLTP and older NEDC tests typically yield different numbers than the U.S. EPA tests. When a 1.6L diesel appears in a GM European crossover, combined fuel economy often falls in the roughly 4.0–4.6 L/100 km range, which translates to a broad US-equivalent mileage in the mid-50s to high-60s mpg range depending on the exact model, transmission, and driving conditions. Always consult the specific country’s official fuel-economy data for the exact figure, as results vary by test cycle and configuration.
Note: These European-dmarket numbers apply to related GM crossovers and engines, not to the U.S. Equinox lineup. The Equinox badge itself has not been offered with a 1.6L diesel in North America.
What this means for prospective buyers
If you are shopping in the United States or Canada and are focused on fuel economy, consider the available gasoline engines and their EPA ratings, along with hybrid or other efficient options from competing models. If you are researching GM’s diesel options in Europe or other regions, compare WLTP figures for the specific model and year, and remember that those numbers are not directly interchangeable with EPA ratings.
Summary
Bottom line: A 1.6-litre diesel Equinox does not exist in the North American market, so there is no EPA miles-per-gallon figure for that configuration. For regional diesel options, look to GM’s European crossovers and their WLTP numbers, but treat them separately from the U.S. Equinox data. Always verify the exact model-year brochure or official efficiency data for precise figures.
