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GMC · model year 2027
2027 GMC Acadia AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 333 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #333 of 479 - 203 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #203 of 488 - 190 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #190 of 539 - 798 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #798 of 1,362 - 994 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #994 of 2,158 - 01 GMC cars
Every model year, newest first #1 of 2,900
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 GMC Acadia AWD is a gasoline SUV with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. It returns 21 MPG combined, with 20 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 423 grams per mile.
Good to know
- The Acadia AWD uses all-wheel drive.
- 21 MPG combined, with a 23 MPG highway rating.
- 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
- Eight-speed automatic transmission.
Watch for
- 20 MPG city rating can raise fuel use on urban routes.
- EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200.
- Tailpipe CO2 is 423 grams per mile.
- Gasoline powertrain requires regular fuel stops.
Who it suits. SUV buyers who want all-wheel drive Drivers mixing city and highway miles Buyers comfortable with gasoline fuel costs
The 2027 GMC Acadia AWD makes a clear case for buyers who want a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive. Expect the lowest efficiency in city use at 20 MPG, with highway driving reaching 23 MPG and combined driving averaging 21 MPG. The EPA puts yearly fuel spending at $3,200. That cost and the 423-gram-per-mile CO2 figure are the main numbers to weigh against the confidence of an AWD layout and the practicality of an SUV body.
What it is
The 2027 GMC Acadia AWD is a standard sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It uses gasoline and a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
It is part of the GMC car lineup.
The numbers
The defining figure is 21 MPG combined. The Acadia AWD is rated at 20 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway.
That split gives city-focused driving the lower figure and highway trips the higher one. Tailpipe emissions are 423 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200. Your actual spending will follow how much you drive and how closely your routes match the city and highway ratings.
How it compares
Within SUV fuel figures, the Acadia AWD's 21 MPG combined rating is its useful side-by-side number. Its 20 city and 23 highway ratings show the expected difference between slower urban travel and open-road driving.
Shoppers weighing SUVs can also review the fuel-efficient SUV list to see how other EPA ratings stack up.
Who it suits
This Acadia suits a buyer who wants an SUV with all-wheel drive and accepts gasoline running costs measured at 21 MPG combined.
It also fits drivers whose use mixes city streets and highways, since both ratings are provided.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with a 20 MPG city and 23 MPG highway rating, rather than one single result for every trip. The EPA annual fuel estimate is $3,200.
The turbocharged four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic define the powertrain, while gasoline means fuel stops rather than charging.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 GMC Acadia AWD when all-wheel drive is central to your SUV choice and a 21 MPG combined rating fits your budget. Its EPA figures are straightforward: 20 MPG around town, 23 MPG on the highway, and $3,200 in annual fuel cost. Buyers who place fuel economy ahead of drivetrain needs should compare those numbers with other SUVs before deciding.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 21 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 423 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 GMC Acadia AWD's combined MPG?
It is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The Acadia AWD gets 20 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel cost estimate is $3,200.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Does the Acadia AWD use gasoline or electricity?
It uses gasoline. The facts provide no electric range or charging figure.
What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 423 grams of CO2 per mile.
What type of vehicle is it?
It is a 2027 SUV classified by the EPA as a standard sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive.
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