GMC Terrain vs Nissan Xterra
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Nissan Xterra
Overview
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | X |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 | $23,660 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 261 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 65.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 8.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in (best) | 106.3 in |
| Length | 181 in (best) | 178.7 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 72.8 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 74.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | X $23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | X $25,710 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | S $25,670 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | S $26,670 MSRP |
| 5 | — | S $27,720 MSRP |
| 6 | — | PRO-4X $30,590 MSRP |
| 7 | — | PRO-4X $31,640 MSRP |