2020 GMC Terrain mpg
Combined mpg, SL FWD
27mpg
- 26 city, 30 highway.
- Top 20% of 130 SUVs (2020).
- 7 trims: 23 to 27 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 27 | 14.9 | 402 | $1,422 |
| SLE FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 27 | 14.9 | 402 | $1,422 |
| SLT FWD | 1.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 30 | 27 | 14.9 | 402 | $1,422 |
| SLE AWD | 1.5L | AWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | 15.6 | 406 | $1,477 |
| SLT AWD | 1.5L | AWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | 15.6 | 406 | $1,477 |
| Denali FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | 14.9 | 358 | $1,600 |
| Denali AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | 15.6 | 359 | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
SL FWD, 27 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,422
- Per month
- $119
- Per mile
- 11.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $47.68
- Top trim: Denali AWD. $1,670 a year. $247 more than the SL FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.3 | $10.67 |
| 300 miles | 10.0 | $32.00 |
| 500 miles | 16.7 | $53.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 33.3 | $107 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $103
- Per year
- $1,233
- Miles a month
- 867
SL FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 27 mpg good? Yes. Beats 68% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 GMC Terrain | SL FWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | S FWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | ES 2WD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Ford Escape | S FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Mazda CX-5 | Sport FWD | 28 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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