Comparison tool
Two vehicles, one set of assumptions
Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.
Vehicle A
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Selected: 2026 Ford Escape FWD · 1.5L 3-cyl · 8-speed automatic · FWD · details
Vehicle B
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Selected: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD · details
Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles
mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/gal
At these assumptions, the 2026 Ford Escape FWD costs $12.26 less per month ($147/year, $735 over five years) than the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Ford Escape FWD2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Ford Escape FWD | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox FWD | Difference (A − B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per month | $134.42 | $146.68 | -$12.26 |
| Cost per year | $1,613 | $1,760 | -$147 |
| Cost over 5 years | $8,065 | $8,800 | -$735 |
| Cost per mile | 13.4¢/mi | 14.7¢/mi | -1.3¢ |
| Annual energy used | 403.3 gal | 440.1 gal | different units listed separately |
| EPA efficiency | 30 MPG combined | 27 MPG combined | — |