GMC Terrain vs Jeep Cherokee

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 GMC Terrain

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Overview

Spec	GMC TerrainElevation	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Selected trim	Elevation	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	hybrid
Model year	2027	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	GMC TerrainElevation	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
MSRP	$30,400 (best)	$35,000
Lowest listing price	—	$37,475 (best)
Median listing price	—	$38,675 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$40,775 (best)
For sale now	0	10 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	GMC TerrainElevation	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Combined MPG	—	37 MPG (best)
City MPG	—	39 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	—	35 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	14.8 gal (best)	13.7 gal

Performance

Spec	GMC TerrainElevation	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Horsepower	175 hp	177 hp (best)
Torque	184 lb-ft	221 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	1.5 L	1.6 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	GMC TerrainElevation	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	63.5 cu ft	68.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs (best)
Payload	1,404 lbs (best)	850 lbs
Curb weight	3,446 lbs (best)	4,295 lbs
Ground clearance	5.8 in	8 in (best)
Wheelbase	107.5 in	113 in (best)
Length	181 in	188.1 in (best)
Width	74.5 in	74.7 in (best)
Height	65.8 in	67.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	GMC TerrainElevation	Jeep Cherokee4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	GMC Terrain	Jeep Cherokee
1	Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid CVT) $35,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Elevation $32,400 MSRP	Laredo $38,000 MSRP
3	AT4 $39,100 MSRP	Limited $40,000 MSRP
4	Denali $42,200 MSRP	Limited Altitude $40,595 MSRP
5	—	85th Anniversary Edition $40,905 MSRP
6	—	Overland $43,000 MSRP

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