2026 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2026 GMC Acadia Review

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2026 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $40,800 to $57,400
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2026 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,700 to $64,900
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 97.6 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 328 hp
Exterior Length 204.5 - 204.7 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Traverse offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the GMC Acadia, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Traverse and the GMC Acadia.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Traverse as you will with the GMC Acadia, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Chevrolet Traverse or the GMC Acadia, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Traverse is about the same width as the GMC Acadia. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Traverse takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the GMC Acadia.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Chevrolet Traverse and the GMC Acadia.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Chevrolet Traverse and the GMC Acadia are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Traverse and the GMC Acadia. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Chevrolet Traverse as you will in the GMC Acadia.