Chevrolet Traverse vs GMC Acadia (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,000
- Traverse: $3,000 cheaper.
- Acadia: 1 more seat, 0.5 s quicker to 60.
- Acadia wins 3 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Traverse | Acadia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $45,795 | Traverse |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 328 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 97.6 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 57.3 cu ft | Acadia |
| Rear legroom | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 44.2 in | About the same |
| Length | 204.5 in | 203.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.6 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,502 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | Acadia |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 6.7 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | 5.7 s estimate | Acadia |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | Acadia Elevation FWD $43,700 | $2,900 |
| Acadia Elevation FWD $43,700 | Traverse LT AWD $42,800 | $900 |
Cost to run
Traverse costs $3,000 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Traverse | Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $45,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,268 | $56,268 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Traverse wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Traverse | 7% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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