GMC Terrain vs Subaru Outback
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Subaru Outback
Overview
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | Premium |
| 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 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 (best) | $34,995 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,900 | $7,995 (best) |
| Median listing price | $29,494 (best) | $42,338 |
| Highest listing price | $47,384 (best) | $53,175 |
| For sale now | 162 | 176 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 32 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| 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 OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs (best) | 3,741 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.1 in (best) |
| Length | 181 in | 191.7 in (best) |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 74 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side pole | — | Not Rated |
| Rollover | — | Not Rated |
| 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 Outback |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $34,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | Limited $41,715 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | Limited XT $44,365 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | Wilderness $44,995 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Touring $45,395 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Touring XT $47,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
GMC Terrain162 for sale
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New2026 GMC Terrain
Elevation
Summit White•After Dark5 mi$29,488GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
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Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Gideon Gray / After Dark6 mi$39,107GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2027 GMC Terrain
Elevation
Sterling Metallic•After Dark6 mi$37,838GMC 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 Outback176 for sale
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Used2017 Subaru Outback
3.6R
Carbide Gray Metallic•BLACK49,820 mi$20,498Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2013 Subaru Outback
2.5i
Satin White Pearl•Saddle Brown146,791 mi$8,990Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2024 Subaru Outback
Limited XT
Crystal White Pearl•Warm Ivory13,467 mi$30,686Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Used2023 Subaru Outback
Limited XT
Autumn Green Metallic•Warm Ivory74,887 mi$24,386Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Used2025 Subaru Outback
Premium
White•Black2,572 mi$30,096Kia on Atlantic
Jacksonville, FL
Used2024 Subaru Outback
Wilderness
Crystal Black Silica•gray35,213 mi$31,531Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
GMC Terrain vs Subaru Outback FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2026 Subaru Outback 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 2026 Subaru Outback?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 GMC Terrain starts lower at $30,400. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $8,900. Live Subaru Outback listings start at $7,995.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,400).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2026 Subaru Outback leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2026 Subaru Outback leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2026 Subaru Outback?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Subaru Outback (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).