GMC Acadia vs Chevrolet Suburban
The GMC Acadia is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Chevrolet Suburban, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $800 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the GMC Acadia leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
GMC Acadia
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 44 configurations
2015–2026
Chevrolet Suburban
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 72 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | GMC Acadia | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,450 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 349 g/mi ✓ | 437 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd | Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Diesel, Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 44 | 72 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Acadia vs Suburban: common questions
Which is better on gas, the GMC Acadia or the Chevrolet Suburban?
The GMC Acadia is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Chevrolet Suburban, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $800 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the GMC Acadia runs about $2,450 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Chevrolet Suburban — a difference of roughly $800 per year.
What engines do the Acadia and Suburban offer?
GMC Acadia: SIDI. Chevrolet Suburban: 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the GMC Acadia as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the Chevrolet Suburban as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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