Ford Escape vs GMC Terrain (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$350

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Escape Active FWD vs Terrain Elevation FWD
Measure	Escape	Terrain	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,845	$32,195	About the same
Horsepower	180 hp	175 hp	Escape
Torque	199 lb-ft	184 lb-ft	Escape
MPG combined	30 mpg	27 mpg	Escape
Cargo, max	65.4 cu ft	63.5 cu ft	Escape
Cargo, seats up	37.5 cu ft	29.8 cu ft	Escape
Rear legroom	40.7 in	39.7 in	Escape
Front legroom	42.4 in	44.0 in	Terrain
Length	180.5 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	74.1 in	74.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,283 lb	3,446 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	800 lb	Escape
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.5 in	5.8 in	Escape
0-60 mph	7.8 s estimate	8.3 s estimate	Escape
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Escape Active FWD $30,350	Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200	$150
Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200	Escape Active FWD $30,350	$150

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Escape costs $1,203 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escape wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.