2026 Chevrolet Traverse mpg
Combined mpg, LT FWD
22mpg
- 20 city, 26 highway.
- 1 mpg below the median of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 7 trims: 21 to 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.4 | 427 | $1,745 |
| High Country FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.4 | 427 | $1,745 |
| RS FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.4 | 427 | $1,745 |
| LT AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| Z71 AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| High Country AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| RS AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
LT FWD, 22 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,745
- Per month
- $145
- Per mile
- 14.5 cents
- Fill the tank
- $62.08
- Top trim: RS AWD. $1,829 a year. $83 more than the LT FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.8 | $12.31 |
| 300 miles | 11.5 | $36.92 |
| 500 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
| 1,000 miles | 38.5 | $123 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $126
- Per year
- $1,513
- Miles a month
- 867
LT FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 22 mpg good? No. Beats 34% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | LT FWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | LS RWD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 GMC Acadia | Elevation FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | LT FWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | Active RWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | LE FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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