2026 GMC Terrain 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.8s
- Elevation AWD, 175 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 163 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 166 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 175 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,598 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $32,200 |
| AT4 AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 175 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,598 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $39,400 |
| Denali AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 175 hp | 203 lb-ft | 3,598 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 7.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $41,900 |
| Elevation FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | 175 hp | 184 lb-ft | 3,446 lb | 102 | 19.7 | 8.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $30,200 |
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 | 4 | 175 hp | Elevation FWD | $30,200 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 1 of 4 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 3 | Elevation AWD | $32,200 | 7.8 s |
| CVT | 1 | Elevation FWD | $30,200 | 8.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Elevation FWD: 175 hp, 27 mpg, $30,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | SEL Premium FWD | 190 hp | 28 mpg | $28,425 | N/A |
| Nissan Rogue | 2026.5 FWD S | 201 hp | 32 mpg | $29,490 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $29,795 | 6.7 s |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid Active | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $30,350 | N/A |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 42 mpg | $30,490 | N/A |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | S FWD | 201 hp | 29 mpg | $30,805 | 8.0 s |
Cheapest 6 of 10.
Terrain by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 7.8 s. More hp per ton: 2026 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Measure | 2026 GMC Terrain | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Elevation AWD | LT AWD |
| 0-60 | 7.8 s | 7.8 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,598 lb | 3,583 lb |
| hp per ton | 97 | 98 |
| lb per hp | 20.6 | 20.5 |
| MSRP | $32,200 | $30,800 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree