# GMC Acadia specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 21-22 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 GMC Acadia is a midsize/large SUV rated at 21-22 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 GMC Acadia version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Acadia FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 20/26 | 22 mpg | $3,050 | 404 g/mi | | Acadia AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 20/23 | 21 mpg | $3,200 | 423 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## GMC Acadia specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 | | 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-22 | | 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-23 | | 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-23 | | 2023 | 3.6L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-25 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.6L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-25 | | 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.6L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-25 | | 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 3.6L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-24 | | 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 3.6L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 20-23 | | 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 3.6L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 20-23 | | 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 3.6L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 17-23 | | 2016 | 3.6L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 17-18 | | 2015 | 3.6L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 19 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Acadia changed over the years? - **2026:** combined mpg went from 21-23 to 21-22. - **2024:** added 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; dropped 3.6L V6 and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2022:** dropped 2.5L 4-cyl. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 21-24 to 21-25. - **2020:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 17-23 to 20-23. - **2017:** added 2.5L 4-cyl. - **2016:** combined mpg went from 19 to 17-18. ## What does it cost to run a Acadia? The EPA puts the 2027 GMC Acadia's fuel cost at **$3,050-$3,200 a year**, against about $2,992 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 4% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,625 in fuel. ## Acadia vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 | | [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 | | [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 | | [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 | | [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 | | [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 | | [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 | Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 GMC Acadia get? The 2027 GMC Acadia is EPA-rated at 21-22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 GMC Acadia have? The 2027 GMC Acadia comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid GMC Acadia? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the GMC Acadia has no hybrid version. ### Which GMC Acadia year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2023 GMC Acadia has the highest combined rating, up to 25 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 GMC Acadia for a year? About $3,050-$3,200 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 GMC Acadia? The most efficient 2027 version, the Acadia FWD, is rated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 GMC Acadia emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 404-423 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 GMC Acadia come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 GMC Acadia is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the GMC Acadia cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,050-$3,200 compares with about $2,992 for other current midsize/large SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## More GMC models - [GMC Canyon](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/gmc-canyon) - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/gmc-sierra) - [GMC Terrain](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/gmc-terrain) - [GMC Yukon](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/gmc-yukon) ## Other midsize/large SUVs - [Honda Pilot](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-pilot) - [Honda Prologue](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/honda-prologue) - [Hyundai Palisade](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) - [Infiniti QX60](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/infiniti-qx60) - [Infiniti QX80](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/infiniti-qx80) - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/jeep-grand-cherokee) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/gmc-acadia Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.