GMC Acadia FWD
22 MPG The 2026 GMC Acadia FWD is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 682 gallons, $2182 a year in fuel, or $0.145 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2026 run it averages 20.8 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 20 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.114 | $1136 | $1705 | $2273 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.159 | $1591 | $2386 | $3182 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.205 | $2045 | $3068 | $4091 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 MPG | 20 | 26 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2025 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 387 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 387 | 1 |
| 2023 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 28 | $2675 | 385 | 2 |
| 2022 | 23.5 MPG | 20.5 | 28 | $2675 | 382 | 2 |
| 2021 | 23.3 MPG | 20.7 | 27.7 | $2683 | 378 | 3 |
| 2020 | 23 MPG | 20.3 | 27.3 | $2717 | 386 | 3 |
| 2019 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 25.5 | $2825 | 407 | 2 |
| 2018 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 25.5 | $2825 | 405 | 2 |
| 2017 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 25.5 | $2825 | 406 | 2 |
| 2016 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 507 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 465 | 1 |
| 2014 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 465 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 465 | 1 |
| 2012 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2010 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2008 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $3300 | 468 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the GMC Acadia FWD ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 19.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Explorer RWD (22.5), BMW X5 sDrive40i (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 404 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the GMC Acadia FWD get?
The 2026 GMC Acadia FWD is rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 26 highway. Across all 20 model years in the database it averages 20.8 MPG, ranging from 18 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Acadia FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 22 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 682 gallons — roughly $2182 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.145 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2850.
Has the GMC Acadia FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2007 to 22 in 2026 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 16% across 20 model years.
Is the GMC Acadia FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 29 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.8 MPG. That is 2.3 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.