Using my 42 real - world
diesel mpg, which most drivers should be able to match, against the 30 highway mpg rating of the gas - engine Equinox 1.5 T, and using the AAA's late - May average fuel prices of $ 3.20 a
gallon for
diesel (plus $ 5 for a
gallon of
diesel exhaust fluid good for 10,000 to 12,000 miles), versus $ 2.96 a
gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, yields a cost per mile of 9.07 cents for
diesel and DEF; 9.87 cents per mile for gasoline.
Unimpressive
diesel acceleration when passing; large turning circle demands ample maneuvering room; tiny
diesel exhaust fluid tank requires more frequent attention; modest 26 -
gallon fuel tank with no upgrade available; alternative cab and bed configurations still months away.