2019 Chevrolet Traverse
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100 to $3,650 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 20-22 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 22 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,100-$3,650 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 404-438 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 Traverse costs about $3,100 to $3,650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,333. Over five years that is about $16,667 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Traverse configuration spends about $6,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Traverse sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Traverse FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Traverse AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 Traverse records tailpipe CO₂ of 404-438 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-6 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.