2026 GMC Terrain mpg
Combined mpg, Elevation FWD
27mpg
- 26 city, 28 highway.
- Top 24% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 4 trims: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD | 1.5L | FWD | 26 | 28 | 27 | 14.8 | 400 | $1,422 |
| Elevation AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 28 | 25 | 15.6 | 390 | $1,536 |
| AT4 AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 26 | 25 | 15.6 | 390 | $1,536 |
| Denali AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 26 | 25 | 15.6 | 390 | $1,536 |
Fuel cost
Elevation FWD, 27 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,422
- Per month
- $119
- Per mile
- 11.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $47.36
- Top trim: Denali AWD. $1,536 a year. $114 more than the Elevation FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.6 | $11.43 |
| 300 miles | 10.7 | $34.29 |
| 500 miles | 17.9 | $57.14 |
| 1,000 miles | 35.7 | $114 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $103
- Per year
- $1,233
- Miles a month
- 867
Elevation 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 | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Terrain | Elevation FWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | LT FWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Escape | Active FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander | ES FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S AWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2026 Nissan LEAF | S PLUS FWD | 303 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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