- Newest year: 2027
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse at a glance
The 2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026; 2027 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2025.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,110 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,970–$3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,860–$3,120 | First year |
What the 2027 Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$190less a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
2026 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,110/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,860 to $2,970, $110 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
2025 Chevrolet Traverse MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,860–$3,120/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,860 |
| Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,120 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2017 (Lambda)
- 2018-2023 (C1XX)
- 2024
- 2025-2027* (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse get?
EPA rates the 2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse at 21–23 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2025. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2026 and 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026. In 2027 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2025-2027 Chevrolet Traverse compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2024 Chevrolet Traverse) is rated 20–23 MPG combined and costs $2,860–$3,310 a year to fuel; the 2025-2027 model is rated 21–23 MPG and costs $2,860–$3,120 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Chevrolet Traverse per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,110 a year. That is a $140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Chevrolet Traverse 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Traverse 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $3,160, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 2 configurations rated 21–22 MPG combined. See the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse for that year.