GMC Terrain vs Subaru Crosstrek
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Subaru Crosstrek
Overview
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | Base |
| 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 | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 | $26,995 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $8,593 (best) | $14,998 |
| Median listing price | $29,454 | $29,134 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $47,384 | $39,337 (best) |
| For sale now | 164 (best) | 82 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 29 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 16.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 180 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (best) | 178 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft (best) | 19.9 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs | 3,296 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in (best) | 105.1 in |
| Length | 181 in (best) | 176.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 70.9 in |
| Height | 65.8 in (best) | 62.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru CrosstrekBase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $26,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | Premium $27,995 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | Limited $32,995 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | Wilderness $33,795 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Sport Hybrid $33,995 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Limited Hybrid $35,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
GMC Terrain164 for sale
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New2026 GMC Terrain
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Summit White•After Dark5 mi$29,488GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2027 GMC Terrain
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Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Gideon Gray / After Dark6 mi$37,997GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2027 GMC Terrain
Elevation
Sterling Metallic•After Dark6 mi$36,998GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
Used2015 GMC Terrain
SLE-1
Iridium Metallic•Jet Black53,117 mi$13,433Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2015 GMC Terrain
SLT-1
Quicksilver Metallic•Jet Black85,110 mi$12,245Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2015 GMC Terrain
SLT-1
Carbon Black Metallic•Black64,553 mi$13,509Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Subaru Crosstrek82 for sale
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Used2025 Subaru Crosstrek
Base
Ice Silver Metallic•Gray27,482 mi$24,487Clay Cooley Mitsubishi Arlington
Arlington, TX
Used2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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Cool Gray Khaki•Black67,684 mi$19,079Volvo Cars Marin of San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
New2026 Subaru Crosstrek
Premium
Lithium Red Pearl•Black8 mi$31,325Gallatin Subaru Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
New2026 Subaru Crosstrek
Limited
Ice Silver Metallic•Gray W/Orange Stitch13 mi$37,730Gallatin Subaru Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
Used2023 Subaru Crosstrek
Premium
Magnetite Gray Metallic•Gray W/Orange Stitching38,003 mi$25,304Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville
Asheville, NC
Used2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Sport
Crystal White Pearl•Gray W/Yellow Stitching15,871 mi$26,875Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
GMC Terrain vs Subaru Crosstrek FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2027 Subaru Crosstrek on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Subaru Crosstrek starts lower at $26,995. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $8,593. Live Subaru Crosstrek listings start at $14,998.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (26,995).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on horsepower in this comparison (194).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).