Does the 2021 GMC Acadia need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SL FWD.
- All 8 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $313 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SLE FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SLE AWD | 2.0L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SLT FWD | 2.0L | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| SLT AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| AT4 AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Denali FWD | 3.6L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Denali AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 GMC Acadia | SL FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Edition 4WD | Premium |
| 2021 MINI Countryman | Cooper FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Chevrolet Blazer | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | S FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree