2026 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2026 Chevrolet Traverse vs Honda Pilot
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Chevrolet Traverse (22 MPG) costs about $2,114 a year to fuel and the 2026 Honda Pilot (22 MPG) about $2,114.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Traverse
- Honda Pilot
Side by side
| Chevrolet Traverse | Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,114 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,114 |
| 22 MPG | Combined efficiency | 22 MPG |
| 20 MPG | City | 19 MPG |
| 26 MPG | Highway | 27 MPG |
| 404 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 402 g/mi |
| 4/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 4/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 3.5L 6-cyl |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Traverse vs Honda Pilot across model years
- Chevrolet Traverse
- Honda Pilot
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 91 2026 midsize & large SUVs, the Chevrolet Traverse ranks 41st and the Honda Pilot 38th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse vs. the Honda Pilot per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,114 for the Chevrolet Traverse and $2,114 for the Honda Pilot.
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