GMC Terrain MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated GMC Terrain model year from 2010 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Terrain has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 32 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
GMC Terrain fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 25–26 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 25–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $38,485 | 5,212 listings |
| 2025 | 25–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $27,155 | 145 listings |
| 2024 | 25–26 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $22,991 | 644 listings |
| 2023 | 26 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $23,495 | 211 listings |
| 2022 | 26–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $21,998 | 930 listings |
| 2021 | 26–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | $18,894 | 124 listings |
| 2020 | 23–27 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $18,316 | 416 listings |
| 2019 | 23–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,095 | 252 listings |
| 2018 | 23–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $14,998 | 413 listings |
| 2017 | 18–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $12,750 | 175 listings |
| 2016 | 18–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $10,999 | 127 listings |
| 2015 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $8,464 | 156 listings |
| 2014 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 19–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–26 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2027 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2027 Terrain was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 24 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Terrain AWD 5 Mode | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 24 | 26 | 25 MPG |
2026 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2026 Terrain was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $38,485 on VehiSales (5,212 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 24 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Terrain AWD Denali/AT4 | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 24 | 26 | 25 MPG |
2025 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2025 Terrain was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $27,155 on VehiSales (145 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 26 | 28 | 27 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 24 | 28 | 25 MPG |
2024 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2024 Terrain was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $22,991 on VehiSales (644 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
2023 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2023 Terrain was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $23,495 on VehiSales (211 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 24 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2022 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2022 Terrain was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $21,998 on VehiSales (930 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
2021 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2021 Terrain was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $18,894 on VehiSales (124 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
2020 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2020 Terrain was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $18,316 on VehiSales (416 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2019 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2019 Terrain was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 32 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $16,095 on VehiSales (252 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 24 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2018 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2018 Terrain was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 32 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $14,998 on VehiSales (413 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Diesel | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Regular | 24 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2017 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2017 Terrain was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 25 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $12,750 on VehiSales (175 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2016 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2016 Terrain was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $10,999 on VehiSales (127 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2015 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2015 Terrain was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $8,464 on VehiSales (156 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2014 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2014 Terrain was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2013 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2013 Terrain was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2012 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2012 Terrain was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2011 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2011 Terrain was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2010 GMC Terrain: engines & MPG
The 2010 Terrain was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Terrain AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Terrain FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a GMC Terrain get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Terrain range from 25 to 32 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.
What engines does the 2027 GMC Terrain have?
The 2027 Terrain was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the GMC Terrain require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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