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2017-2023 GMC Acadia MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 17–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2023 GMC Acadia at a glance
The 2017-2023 GMC Acadia covers 7 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 17–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,580 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2017-2023 GMC Acadia by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,580–$3,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,580–$3,070 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,570–$3,040 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 21–24 MPG | $2,710–$3,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $2,800–$3,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 17–23 MPG | $2,800–$3,810 | First year |
What the 2023 Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$215
$2,580 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.30
Per 100 miles
$17.20
Five years
$12,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,260less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 GMC Acadia MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,580.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,580 |
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,670 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,070 |
2022 GMC Acadia MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,580–$3,070/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,570 to $2,580, $10 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,580 |
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,670 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,070 |
2021 GMC Acadia MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,570–$3,040/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,710 to $2,570, $140 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,570 |
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,670 |
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,960 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,040 |
2020 GMC Acadia MPG
21–24 MPG · $2,710–$3,180/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 24 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,710, $130 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
| Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,810 |
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,030 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
2019 GMC Acadia MPG
20–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,250/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,800 to $2,840, $40 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,160 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,250 |
2018 GMC Acadia MPG
20–23 MPG · $2,800–$3,250/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,160 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,250 |
2017 GMC Acadia MPG
17–23 MPG · $2,800–$3,810/yr
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Acadia 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,140 |
| Acadia 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,210 |
| Limited 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,730 |
| Limited 3.6L 6-cyl AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,810 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,510 in California and $2,250 in Texas, a $1,260 difference.
- California $3,510
- Washington $3,250
- New York $2,580
- Florida $2,440
- Texas $2,250
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2016 (1st gen)
- 2017-2023 (2nd gen)
- 2024-2027* (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2023 GMC Acadia get?
EPA rates the 2017-2023 GMC Acadia at 17–25 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2023 GMC Acadia?
The Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2023 GMC Acadia?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How does the 2017-2023 GMC Acadia compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2016 GMC Acadia) is rated 17–19 MPG combined and costs $3,420–$3,810 a year to fuel; the 2017-2023 model is rated 17–25 MPG and costs $2,570–$3,810 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 GMC Acadia per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,580 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,580–$3,070 a year. That is a $490 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 GMC Acadia 100 miles?
About $17.20 per 100 miles for the Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.20 and $20.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2023 GMC Acadia more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 22 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2023 GMC Acadia compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Acadia 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,580 a year to fuel, $1,260 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 234 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 GMC Acadia different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,580. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2023 against 4 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 GMC Acadia for that year.