GMC Terrain vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 (best) | $30,805 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $14,799 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $14,799 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $14,799 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 29 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal (best) | 14.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 201 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 69.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | 959 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs (best) | 3,563 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 6.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 109.9 in (best) |
| Length | 181 in | 184.4 in (best) |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 73 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 66.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Volkswagen TiguanS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 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 | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S $30,805 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | S $32,305 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | SE $33,605 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | SE $35,105 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SE R-Line Black $37,245 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SE R-Line Black $38,745 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SEL R-Line Turbo $43,085 MSRP |
