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Chevrolet Traverse MPG

EPA fuel economy for 42 Chevrolet Traverse trims sold from 2009 to 2027. Best ever: 23 MPG (2025 Traverse FWD). Latest model year 2027: 21 to 22 MPG combined across 2 trims.

23best combined MPG (2025)
20 / 27city / highway of the best trim
17lowest combined MPG (2017)
19model years rated
$3,050a year to fuel, cheapest 2027 trim at EPA prices

Chevrolet Traverse fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Chevrolet Traverse to fuel is the Traverse FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $3,050 a year. The Traverse AWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $3,200, so the thriftier trim saves $150 a year and $750 over five years.

2027 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Traverse FWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdFWDRegular22$3,050cheapest
Traverse AWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdAWDRegular21$3,200+$150

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Chevrolet Traverse MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2027222026Traverse FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 8-spd2
2026222026Traverse FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 8-spd2
2025232027Traverse FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 8-spd2
2024232027Traverse FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto 8-spd4
2023211827Traverse FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd2
2022211827Traverse FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd2
2021211827Traverse FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd2
2020211827Traverse FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 9-spd2
2019222026Traverse FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto 9-spd3
2018222026Traverse FWD, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Auto 9-spd3
2017181522Traverse FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2016181522Traverse FWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2015191623Traverse AWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2014191623Traverse AWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2013191623Traverse AWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2012191623Traverse AWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2011191623Traverse AWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2010191623Traverse AWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2
2009191623Traverse AWD, 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Auto 6-spd2

Every Chevrolet Traverse trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2027Traverse FWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
2027Traverse AWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdAWDRegular202421423$3,200
2026Traverse FWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
2026Traverse AWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdAWDRegular202421423$3,200
2025Traverse FWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdFWDRegular202723388$2,920
2025Traverse AWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdAWDRegular192421422$3,200
2024Traverse FWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdFWDRegular202723387$2,920
2024Traverse AWD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 8-spdAWDRegular192421423$3,200
2024Traverse Limited FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdFWDRegular182621433$3,200
2024Traverse Limited AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdAWDRegular172520450$3,360
2023Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdFWDRegular182721417$3,200
2023Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdAWDRegular172520448$3,360
2022Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdFWDRegular182721417$3,200
2022Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdAWDRegular172520448$3,360
2021Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdFWDRegular182721420$3,200
2021Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdAWDRegular172520439$3,360
2020Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdFWDRegular182721420$3,200
2020Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdAWDRegular172520442$3,360
2019Traverse FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 9-spdFWDPremium202622404$3,740
2019Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdFWDRegular182721420$3,200
2019Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdAWDRegular172520438$3,360
2018Traverse FWD2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 9-spdFWDPremium202622404$3,740
2018Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdFWDRegular182721416$3,200
2018Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 9-spdAWDRegular172520444$3,360
2017Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular152218507$3,730
2017Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular152217518$3,950
2016Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular152218507$3,730
2016Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular152217518$3,950
2015Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular162319476$3,540
2015Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172419465$3,540
2014Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular162319476$3,540
2014Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172419465$3,540
2013Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular162319476$3,540
2013Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172419465$3,540
2012Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular162319468$3,540
2012Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540
2011Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular162319468$3,540
2011Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540
2010Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdAWDRegular162319468$3,540
2010Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540
2009Traverse AWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spd4WD/AWDRegular162319468$3,540
2009Traverse FWD3.6 L, 6 cylAuto 6-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,540

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Chevrolet Traverse?

The most efficient Chevrolet Traverse the EPA has rated is the 2025 Traverse FWD at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 27 highway).

What MPG does the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse get?

2027 Chevrolet Traverse trims range from 21 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Chevrolet Traverse has the worst fuel economy?

The 2017 Traverse AWD is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Chevrolet Traverse for a year?

At $4.48 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 Chevrolet Traverse to fuel is the Traverse FWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $3,050 a year. The Traverse AWD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (21 MPG) costs $3,200, so the thriftier trim saves $150 a year and $750 over five years.

More from Chevrolet: every Chevrolet model. Fuel types on this model: Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.