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GMC · model year 2027
2027 GMC Acadia FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 266 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #266 of 479 - 105 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #105 of 488 - 191 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #191 of 539 - 850 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #850 of 2,158 - 02 GMC cars
Every model year, newest first #2 of 2,900
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The CarCody take
The 2027 GMC Acadia FWD is a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and an eight-speed automatic. Its EPA rating is 22 MPG combined, with 20 city and 26 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe CO2 is 404 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Front-wheel drive for a gasoline SUV
- 26 MPG highway EPA rating
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 22 MPG combined EPA rating
- 20 MPG city EPA rating
- 404 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a front-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Owners whose trips include steady highway miles
The 2027 GMC Acadia FWD makes sense for buyers seeking a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its EPA figures point to moderate fuel use: 22 MPG overall, 20 in town, and 26 on the highway. Budget $3,050 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. Drivers focused on urban miles should weigh the 20 MPG city figure carefully, while frequent highway travelers may find the 26 MPG rating more relevant.
What it is
The 2027 GMC Acadia FWD is a standard sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. It runs on gasoline and uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. See more GMC cars.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 22 MPG combined. The city rating is 20 MPG, while the highway rating is 26 MPG. Your result depends on how much of your driving matches each cycle.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates $3,050 in fuel each year for this Acadia FWD. It also lists tailpipe emissions of 404 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 22 MPG combined number when comparing this Acadia with other SUVs in an MPG chart. Its 20 city and 26 highway figures show the split between slower and steady-road driving. For another view, see fuel-efficient SUVs.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a driver who wants gasoline power and front-wheel drive, with separate EPA figures for city and highway use. The 26 MPG highway rating matters most when longer, steady-speed trips make up much of your driving.
Trade-offs
The Acadia FWD returns 22 MPG combined, so fuel use is a central ownership cost. Its 20 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure, and its listed tailpipe output is 404 grams per mile.
Verdict
Pick the 2027 Acadia FWD if a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive fits your driving and budget. The EPA estimate of $3,050 in yearly fuel gives the running cost a clear dollar figure. Its 26 MPG highway result favors steady road miles, while 20 MPG city driving will use more fuel. Compare its 22 MPG combined rating with other SUVs before deciding.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 20 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 404 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 GMC Acadia FWD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 20 MPG city and 26 MPG highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA estimate each year?
The EPA annual fuel cost estimate is $3,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2027 Acadia FWD gasoline or electric?
It uses gasoline.
What type of drivetrain does this Acadia have?
It has front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 404 grams of CO2 per mile.
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