Head-to-head
2027 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2027 GMC Acadia
The GMC Acadia edges it, 96.8 to 92.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on price.
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2027 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
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A2027 GMC Acadia
The 2027 GMC Acadia is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Acadia FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg c…
Verdict · default weights
2027 GMC Acadia
Slight edgeThe GMC Acadia edges it, 96.8 to 92.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on price.
Safety 2027 GMC Acadia leads by 25
Price 2027 Chevrolet Traverse leads by 10.5
| Category · weight | 2027 GMC Acadiaoverall 96.8 | 2027 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 92.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 89.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 96.8 | 92.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
GMC Acadia: base trim Elevation FWD · Chevrolet Traverse: base trim LT. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 GMC Acadia wins
- It lists 42 standard driver-assist features against 0.
Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers
- It starts $4,795 lower ($40,800 against $45,595 base MSRP).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- The same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year).
- 22 combined.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,595 | $40,800 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo engine | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | Dual Overhead Camshaft | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 328 hp | — |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.49 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 71 in | — |
| Overall length | 204 in | — |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.3 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 23 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,173 lbs | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | — |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.3 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 62 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.9 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
194 features · differences first, then sharedSafety48 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| HD Surround Vision | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Driver Attention Assist | opt | — |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Airbags | std | — |
| Assisted Driving Package | std | — |
| Automatic Occupant Sensing display | std | — |
| Available Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Brakes lining wear indicator | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Electronic parking brake | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | opt | — |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| IntelliBeam | std | — |
| Interior Camera, enables Cabin Glance and Security Recording | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert | std | — |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Rear Camera Mirror | opt | — |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, second row | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, third row | std | — |
| Seat belt restraint pretensioner, rear | std | — |
| Seat belt, 3-point, driver with pretensioner and load limiter | std | — |
| Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger, height-adjustable, include pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control | std | — |
| StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control | std | — |
| Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Super Cruise ® Package | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | std | — |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| 15" diagonal GMC Premium Infotainment System with available Google built-in | std | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| Bose premium audio system | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| MobileService+ | opt | — |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar Basics | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Rear USB ports | std | — |
| Removes 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade for suitably equipped/eligible vehicles | opt | — |
| Roadside Assistance Program | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| USB ports | std | — |
| Vehicle health management | std | — |
| Wireless Charging | std | — |
Convenience11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| AutoSense power liftgate | std | — |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| 120-volt power outlet | std | — |
| Key Card | std | — |
| Keyless Open | std | — |
| Keyless Open and Start | std | — |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power outlets | std | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | opt | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
| Heater, electric, heating/defroster | std | — |
| Interior humidity sensor | std | — |
| Rear climate controls | std | — |
Seating17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat | std | — |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Heated rear outboard seats | opt | — |
| 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls | std | — |
| 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls | std | — |
| 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls | opt | — |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster | opt | — |
| 7-passenger seating | opt | — |
| 8-passenger seating | std | — |
| After Dark, Cloth seat trim | opt | — |
| After Dark, CoreTec seat trim | opt | — |
| CoreTec seat trim | std | — |
| Gideon Gray, Cloth seat trim | opt | — |
| Gideon Gray, CoreTec seat trim | opt | — |
| Headrest, third row, center | std | — |
| Seats, front bucket | std | — |
Interior26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | std | — |
| 11" diagonal Driver Information Center | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, driveline | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, Engine noise control | std | — |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Compass display | std | — |
| Corrosion Protection | std | — |
| Cupholders | std | — |
| Driver Convenience Package | std | — |
| Elevation Premium Package | opt | — |
| First and second row all-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Front center console | std | — |
| Head-Up Display - 8" diagonal | opt | — |
| Illumination Package | opt | — |
| Interior lighting | std | — |
| Luxury Package | opt | — |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Sport-style steering wheel | std | — |
| Third row all-weather floor liner | opt | — |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
Exterior47 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic power sunroof | opt | — |
| 18" all-season blackwall tires | std | — |
| 18" Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels | std | — |
| 18" compact spare tire | std | — |
| 18" spare steel wheel | std | — |
| 20" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 20" Bright Silver aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| 22" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 22" Bright PVD wheel | opt | — |
| 22" Gloss Black aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| 22" High Gloss Black aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| Acoustic laminated glass | opt | — |
| Antenna, body-color, roof-mounted shark fin | std | — |
| Black center caps with Black GMC ® logo | opt | — |
| Black Edition | opt | — |
| Black lug nut and wheel lock kit | opt | — |
| Black molded assist steps | opt | — |
| Black wheel lug nuts | opt | — |
| Body-color door handles | std | — |
| Bright center caps with Black GMC ® logo | opt | — |
| Bright wheel locks | opt | — |
| Deep-tinted glass | std | — |
| Dual-outlet exhaust | std | — |
| Front and rear Black GMC emblems | opt | — |
| Front and rear Black molded splash guards | opt | — |
| Front intermittent wipers | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails | opt | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators | std | — |
| Heated wiper park | opt | — |
| High Gloss Black upper door moldings | opt | — |
| Illuminated front door sill plates | opt | — |
| Illuminated front GMC emblem | opt | — |
| Illuminated perimeter rocker lighting | opt | — |
| LED fog lamps | opt | — |
| Low Gloss Black upper door moldings | std | — |
| LPO, 22" (55.9 cm) transit wheels | opt | — |
| Mold-in-color Black roof mounted side rails | std | — |
| Molded bodyside moldings | std | — |
| Rear intermittent wiper | std | — |
| Rocker moldings, molded color | std | — |
| Roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Rugged Package | opt | — |
| Solar-absorbing windows, rear side | std | — |
| Wheel moldings, mold-in-color Black | std | — |
| Rear window defogger | std | — |
| Front and rear Black molded splash guards | opt | — |
Powertrain12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Front wheel drive | std | — |
| 2.5L Turbo engine | std | — |
| 3.49 axle ratio | std | — |
| 6173 lbs. GVWR | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Alternator, 220 amps | std | — |
| E10 fuel capable | std | — |
| Electronic Precision Shift | std | — |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| Engine control stop/start with disable button | std | — |
| Engine control stop/start with disable button | std | — |
| Heavy-duty cooling system | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| Ride and Handling suspension | std | — |
| Suspension, Performance | opt | — |
Cargo9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT |
|---|---|---|
| All-weather rear cargo mat | opt | — |
| Cargo Package | opt | — |
| Cargo shelf with dividers | opt | — |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Trailering Package | std | — |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Acadia
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Chevrolet Traverse
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Chevrolet TraverseLT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,595 (base trim) | $40,800 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $45,595 – $67,395 7 trims | $40,800 – $56,100 4 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Acadia FWD | Traverse FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 GMC Acadia or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The GMC Acadia edges it, 96.8 to 92.3, on safety. The Chevrolet Traverse is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 GMC Acadia scores 96.8 and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse 92.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 GMC Acadia or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse starts lower — $40,800 against $45,595, a gap of $4,795 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 GMC Acadia or the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
2027 GMC Acadia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Chevrolet Traverse: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 GMC Acadia and the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse?
Where the 2027 GMC Acadia wins: it lists 42 standard driver-assist features against 0. Where the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse answers: it starts $4,795 lower ($40,800 against $45,595 base MSRP). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100, the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), and 22 combined.