2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD.

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD has 2 model options: Automatic 9-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L and Automatic 9-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD Automatic 9-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD Automatic 9-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 9-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 21 18 27
Automatic 9-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 22 20 26

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD is $3,175.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,375 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 9-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L $3,000 spend $3,500 more
Automatic 9-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $3,350 spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 9-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 14
Automatic 9-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD Emit?

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD will emit an average of about 6,150,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 210 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD model options.

Automatic 9-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD Automatic 9-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,500
Fuel Cost $3,000
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Grams of CO2 6,240,000
Trees Needed to Offset 297
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 9-spd
Vehicle Class Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 9-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse FWD Automatic 9-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,250
Fuel Cost $3,350
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Grams of CO2 6,060,000
Trees Needed to Offset 289
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 9-spd
Vehicle Class Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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