2021 GMC Acadia mpg
Combined mpg, SL FWD
23mpg
- 21 city, 27 highway.
- Top 51% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 8 trims: 21 to 25 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 19.0 | 475 | $1,536 |
| SLE AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22.0 | 528 | $1,600 |
| SLT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22.0 | 528 | $1,600 |
| SL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | 19.0 | 437 | $1,670 |
| SLE FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | 19.0 | 437 | $1,670 |
| Denali FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | 19.0 | 418 | $1,745 |
| AT4 AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 22.0 | 462 | $1,829 |
| Denali AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 22.0 | 462 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
SL FWD, 23 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,670
- Per month
- $139
- Per mile
- 13.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $60.80
- Best mpg: SLT FWD, 25 mpg. $1,536 a year.
- Top trim: Denali AWD. $1,829 a year. $159 more than the SL FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.7 | $11.85 |
| 300 miles | 11.1 | $35.56 |
| 500 miles | 18.5 | $59.26 |
| 1,000 miles | 37.0 | $119 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $121
- Per year
- $1,447
- Miles a month
- 867
SL FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 23 mpg good? No. Beats 43% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 GMC Acadia | SL FWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Anniversary 4x4 | 23 mpg | |
| 2021 MINI Countryman | Cooper FWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Blazer | L FWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | S FWD | 22 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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