Chevrolet Traverse MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Chevrolet Traverse MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2009 to 2027.
Traverse MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 42 configurations of the Traverse. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Traverse MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Traverse configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Traverse Fuel Economy Changed
The Traverse's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2018: The top combined rating rises to 22 MPG, up from 18 MPG the year before.
How the Traverse Compares
The EPA rated 55 full-size SUVs for 2026. The best Traverse version, at 22 MPG combined, ties for 21st with 6 other models of 55. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 37 MPG, with a median of 21. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 37 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 36 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus TX | 27 MPG |
| 21 | Chevrolet Traverse | 22 MPG |
What Does a Traverse Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Traverse, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Traverse MPG Questions
Which Traverse year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2024 and 2025 Traverse FWD holds the top EPA rating at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 27 highway). Among 2026 models, the Traverse FWD is rated at 22 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Traverse fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 Traverse, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 22 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 21 MPG.
Why doesn't my Traverse match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 42 ratings for the Chevrolet Traverse from 2009 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov