2026 GMC Acadia mpg
Combined mpg, Elevation FWD
22mpg
- 20 city, 26 highway.
- 1 mpg below the median of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| FWD 4dr Elevation | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| Denali FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| FWD 4dr Denali | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| Denali Ultimate FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| FWD 4dr Denali Ultimate | 2.5L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19.3 | 425 | $1,745 |
| Elevation AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| AWD 4dr Elevation | 2.5L | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| AT4 AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| AWD 4dr AT4 | 2.5L | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| AWD 4dr Denali | 2.5L | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| AWD 4dr Denali Ultimate | 2.5L | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| Denali AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
| Denali Ultimate AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21.7 | 456 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
Elevation FWD, 22 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,745
- Per month
- $145
- Per mile
- 14.5 cents
- Fill the tank
- $61.76
- Top trim: AWD 4dr Denali Ultimate. $1,829 a year. $83 more than the Elevation 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
Elevation 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 GMC Acadia | Elevation FWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | LT FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Audi Q3 | S line AWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB | 250 FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 BMW X1 | xDrive28i AWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Crown Signia | XLE Hybrid AWD | 38 mpg | |
| 2026 Mazda CX-70 | 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD | 25 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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