GMC Acadia vs Chevrolet Traverse
The GMC Acadia is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Chevrolet Traverse, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $200 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
2015–2027
Chevrolet Traverse
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 30 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | GMC Acadia | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg ✓ | 20 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg ✓ | 27 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,450 ✓ | $2,650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 349 g/mi ✓ | 387 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 44 | 30 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Acadia vs Traverse: common questions
Which is better on gas, the GMC Acadia or the Chevrolet Traverse?
The GMC Acadia is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the Chevrolet Traverse, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $200 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 $2,650 for the Chevrolet Traverse — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the Acadia and Traverse offer?
GMC Acadia: SIDI. Chevrolet Traverse: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the GMC Acadia and the Chevrolet Traverse as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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