GMC Terrain vs Jeep Compass (2026)
Compass:
$845 less
- Terrain
- 2.6 cu ft more seats-up cargo
- Terrain
- 3.7 cu ft more cargo
- Compass
- 1,200 lb more towing
- Compass
- 2.3 in more clearance
- Measures won
- Compass 6 of 13
- Terrain 5, tied 2
Terrain Elevation FWD vs Compass Latitude 4WD, 2026. Price: MSRP + destination.
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| Measure | Terrain | Compass | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,195 | $31,350 | Compass |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 200 hp | Compass |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Compass |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | Terrain |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 59.8 cu ft | Terrain |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.8 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft | Terrain |
| Rear legroom | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | Terrain |
| Front legroom | 44.0 in | 41.8 in | Terrain |
| Length | 181.0 in | 173.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.5 in | 70.9 in to 73.8 in | Not listed |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lb | 3,620 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 800 lb | 2,000 lb | Compass |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 8.1 in | Compass |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Compass |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. A measure with no value for one car is not counted.
Nearest trims by price
Prices are MSRP + destination where both trims list it.
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Terrain Elevation FWD $32,195 | Compass Latitude 4WD $31,350 | $845 |
| Compass Latitude 4WD $31,350 | Terrain Elevation FWD $32,195 | $845 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
- Miles a year
- 12,000
- Gas
- 4.35 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026)
- Electricity
- 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07)
| Cost | Terrain | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,195 | $31,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,933 | $2,008 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,600 | $12,046 |
| Total, 6 years | $43,795 | $43,396 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Compass wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Compass | 3% |
| MPG | Terrain | 4% |
| Power | Compass | 13% |
| Space | Terrain | 6% |
| Towing | Compass | 60% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ