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2009 Chevrolet Traverse MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 109 SUVs rated for 2009, it ranks 44th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #44 of 109 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2009 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 44Chevrolet Traverse19 MPG $2,447
  7. 109Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2009 TraverseOther SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Traverse MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Traverse FWD
Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Traverse AWD
Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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