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2007-2016 GMC Acadia MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2016 GMC Acadia at a glance
The 2007-2016 GMC Acadia covers 10 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; 2008 and 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2016 GMC Acadia by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,720–$3,810 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,500 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,420–$3,560 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,420–$3,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,530 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,420–$3,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2016 Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$310
$3,720 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.20
Per 100 miles
$24.80
Five years
$18,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$30less a year
Class median $3,750 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 GMC Acadia MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,420 to $3,720, $300 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,720 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,810 |
2015 GMC Acadia MPG
19 MPG · $3,420–$3,500/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,420.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,500 |
2014 GMC Acadia MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,420–$3,560/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,420.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,560 |
2013 GMC Acadia MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,420–$3,580/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,420.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,580 |
2012 GMC Acadia MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 GMC Acadia as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 GMC Acadia MPG
19 MPG · $3,420–$3,530/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,420, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,420 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,530 |
2010 GMC Acadia MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2009 GMC Acadia MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2008 GMC Acadia MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 GMC Acadia as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 GMC Acadia MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD: $5,070 in California and $3,250 in Texas, a $1,820 difference.
- California $5,070
- Washington $4,690
- New York $3,730
- Florida $3,520
- Texas $3,250
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2016 (1st gen)
- 2017-2023 (2nd gen)
- 2024-2027* (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2016 GMC Acadia get?
EPA rates the 2007-2016 GMC Acadia at 17–19 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2016 GMC Acadia?
The Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2016 GMC Acadia?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. In 2008 and 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 GMC Acadia per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,720 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,720–$3,810 a year. That is a $90 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 GMC Acadia 100 miles?
About $24.80 per 100 miles for the Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.80 and $25.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 GMC Acadia more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2016 GMC Acadia compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,720 a year to fuel, $30 less than the class median of $3,750, and less than 5 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 136 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 GMC Acadia different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,420 to $3,720, $300 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2016 against 2 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 GMC Acadia for that year.