2027 GMC Terrain mpg
Combined mpg, Elevation FWD
26 mpg
- City
- 25 mpg
- Highway
- 28 mpg
- Tank range
- 406 miles
- 15.6 gal tank
- Every trim
- 25 to 26 mpg
- 4 trims
Top 29% of 78 SUVs with an mpg rating (2027).
12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026).
Default power rate: U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07.
Combined mpg of 78 SUVs, 2027
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD | 1.5L | FWD | 25 | 28 | 26 | 15.6 | 406 | $2,008 |
| Elevation AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 28 | 25 | 15.6 | 390 | $2,088 |
| AT4 AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 28 | 25 | 15.6 | 390 | $2,088 |
| Denali AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 28 | 25 | 15.6 | 390 | $2,088 |
Fuel cost
Elevation FWD, 26 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $2,008
- Per month
- $167
- Per mile
- 16.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $67.86
- Top trim: Denali AWD. $2,088 a year. $80 more than the Elevation FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.6 | $15.54 |
| 300 miles | 10.7 | $46.61 |
| 500 miles | 17.9 | $77.68 |
| 1,000 miles | 35.7 | $155 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $145
- Per year
- $1,740
- Miles a month
- 867
Elevation FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Best trim | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 GMC Terrain | Elevation FWD | 26 mpg | Same trim | |
| 2027 Chevrolet Equinox | LT FWD | 27 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan | S FWD | 29 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Hybrid Premium AWD, 35 mpg | Compare |
| 2027 Jeep Compass | Trailhawk 4WD | 26 mpg | Same trim | Compare |
| 2027 Kia EV3 | Wind AWD | 280 mi range | Same trim | |
| 2027 Kia Niro | LX FWD | 50 mpg | Same trim |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ