2021 GMC Terrain 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.0s
- SLE AWD, 170 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 133 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 131 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLE AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 170 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,622 lb | 94 | 21.3 | 8.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $30,100 |
| Denali AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 170 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,609 lb | 94 | 21.2 | 8.0 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $37,500 |
| SLT AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 170 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,659 lb | 93 | 21.5 | 8.1 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $34,200 |
| SL FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 170 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,449 lb | 99 | 20.3 | 8.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $25,000 |
| SLE FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 170 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,449 lb | 99 | 20.3 | 8.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $28,500 |
| SLT FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 170 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,487 lb | 98 | 20.5 | 8.5 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $32,600 |
| Denali FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 170 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,537 lb | 96 | 20.8 | 8.6 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $35,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 7 | 170 hp | SL FWD | $25,000 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 7 | SL FWD | $25,000 | 8.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SL FWD: 170 hp, 27 mpg, $25,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | FWD | 186 hp | 28 mpg | $22,050 | 7.5 s |
| Subaru Forester | 2.5i Wagon AWD | 182 hp | 29 mpg | $24,795 | 7.5 s |
| Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 190 hp | 30 mpg | $25,350 | 7.6 s |
| Mazda CX-5 | Sport FWD | 187 hp | 28 mpg | $25,370 | 8.6 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 181 hp | 30 mpg | $26,050 | 8.5 s |
| Hyundai Kona | Night FWD | 175 hp | 30 mpg | $26,200 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
Terrain by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Equinox: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Measure | 2021 GMC Terrain | 2021 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SLE AWD | LS AWD with 1LS |
| 0-60 | 8.0 s | 7.8 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,622 lb | 3,465 lb |
| hp per ton | 94 | 98 |
| lb per hp | 21.3 | 20.4 |
| MSRP | $30,100 | $28,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree