2026 GMC Terrain dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
181.0in long
- 15 ft 1 in. 4.60 m.
- 74.5 in wide, 66.2 in tall. 3,446 lb.
- Elevation FWD.
- Compact SUV.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD, Elevation AWD | 181.0 in | 74.5 in | 74.5 in | 66.2 in | 107.5 in | 5.8 in | 37.1 ft |
| AT4 AWD, Denali AWD | 181.0 in | 74.5 in | 74.5 in | 66.2 in | 107.5 in | 6.5 in | 37.1 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight | GVWR | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD | 3,446 lb | 4,630 lb | 1,184 lb |
| Elevation AWD | 3,598 lb | N/A | N/A |
| AT4 AWD, Denali AWD | 3,598 lb | 4,850 lb | 1,252 lb |
| Trims | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All 4 trims | 29.8 cu ft | 63.5 cu ft | 44.0 in | 39.7 in | 40.0 in to 40.6 in | 39.2 in |
Weight
- Curb weight
- 3,446 lb
- Kilograms
- 1,563 kg
- US tons
- 1.7 tons
Elevation FWD. All trims: 3,446 lb to 3,598 lb.
Heavier than 10% of 165 SUVs (2026).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 83.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 107.0 in | 46.8 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 59.0 in | 82.8 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 107.0 in | 106.8 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 21.5 in | 17.8 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 33.5 in | 17.8 in |
Your garage
Second car
Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.
- Yes. 83.0 in spare length. 34.8 in each side.
- Door: 33.5 in spare width. 17.8 in above the roof.
Size class
Compact SUV.
Longer than 21% of 178 SUVs (2026).
Median of 178 SUVs (2026): 191.6 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 29.8 cu ft. More than 65% of 176 SUVs (2026).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Terrain | Cargo, seats up | vs Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 183.3 in | +2.3 in | 29.6 cu ft | about the same |
| Chevrolet Equinox | 183.2 in | +2.2 in | 29.8 cu ft | about the same |
| Nissan Rogue | 183.0 in | +2.0 in | 31.6 cu ft | +1.8 cu ft |
| Hyundai Tucson | 182.3 in | +1.3 in | 38.7 cu ft | +8.9 cu ft |
| GMC Terrain | 181.0 in | - | 29.8 cu ft | - |
| Toyota RAV4 | 181.0 in | about the same | 37.8 cu ft | +8.0 cu ft |
| Ford Escape | 180.5 in | -0.5 in | 37.5 cu ft | +7.7 cu ft |
| Nissan LEAF | 173.4 in | -7.6 in | 20.0 cu ft | -9.8 cu ft |
| Jeep Compass | 173.4 in | -7.6 in | 27.2 cu ft | -2.6 cu ft |
Legroom and headroom
Elevation FWD.
- Front legroom
- 44.0 inMore than 90% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Rear legroom
- 39.7 inMore than 72% of 167 SUVs (2026).
- Front headroom
- 40.0 in to 40.6 in
- Rear headroom
- 39.2 inMore than 64% of 168 SUVs (2026).
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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