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2010-2017 GMC Terrain MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 18–26 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD

$2,610

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2018-2024

2010-2017 GMC Terrain at a glance

The 2010-2017 GMC Terrain covers 8 model years in the EPA database (49 configurations in all), rated 18–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $2,610 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

2010-2017 GMC Terrain by model year

2010-2017 GMC Terrain: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2017	Gas	18–25 MPG	$2,610–$3,600	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	18–26 MPG	$2,550–$3,540	Ratings changed
2015	Gas	19–26 MPG	$2,550–$3,500	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	19–26 MPG	$2,550–$3,500	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	19–26 MPG	$2,550–$3,500	Ratings changed
2012	Gas	19–26 MPG	$2,550–$3,470	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	19–26 MPG	$2,550–$3,470	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	20–26 MPG	$2,510–$3,270	First year

What the 2017 Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$218

$2,610 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.35

Per 100 miles

$17.40

Five years

$13,050

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small SUV median

$280less a year

Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 GMC Terrain MPG

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,550 to $2,610, $60 more.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.6L

Combined

18–25 MPG

Per year

$2,610–$3,600

Gas configurations (5)

2017 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	31	25	$2,610
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	31	25	$2,610
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl FWD	3.6L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,340
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	18	$3,600

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2016 GMC Terrain MPG

18–26 MPG · $2,550–$3,540/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,550.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.6L

Combined

18–26 MPG

Per year

$2,550–$3,540

Gas configurations (5)

2016 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl FWD	3.6L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,300
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	18	$3,540

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2015 GMC Terrain MPG

19–26 MPG · $2,550–$3,500/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,550.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.6L

Combined

19–26 MPG

Per year

$2,550–$3,500

Gas configurations (5)

2015 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl FWD	3.6L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	19	$3,350
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl AWD	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,500

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2014 GMC Terrain MPG

19–26 MPG · $2,550–$3,500/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,550.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.6L

Combined

19–26 MPG

Per year

$2,550–$3,500

Gas configurations (8)

2014 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,270
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	19	$3,350

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2014 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,450
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,500

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2013 GMC Terrain MPG

19–26 MPG · $2,550–$3,500/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,550.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.6L

Combined

19–26 MPG

Per year

$2,550–$3,500

Gas configurations (8)

2013 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,270
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,270

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2013 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,500
Terrain 3.6L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.6L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,500

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2012 GMC Terrain MPG

19–26 MPG · $2,550–$3,470/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,550.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

19–26 MPG

Per year

$2,550–$3,470

Gas configurations (8)

2012 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,340
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,340

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2012 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,440
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,470

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2011 GMC Terrain MPG

19–26 MPG · $2,550–$3,470/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,550, $40 more.

Gas · 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

19–26 MPG

Per year

$2,550–$3,470

Gas configurations (6)

2011 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	28	23	$2,800
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	FWD	17	24	20	$3,330
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	FWD	16	23	19	$3,470
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,470
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl AWD Automatic 6-spd	3.0L 6-cyl	AWD	16	23	19	$3,470

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2010 GMC Terrain MPG

20–26 MPG · $2,510–$3,270/yr

Gas · 2.4L, 3.0L

Combined

20–26 MPG

Per year

$2,510–$3,270

Gas configurations (4)

2010 GMC Terrain gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	32	26	$2,510
Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	AWD	20	29	23	$2,840
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl FWD	3.0L 6-cyl	FWD	17	25	20	$3,270
Terrain 3.0L 6-cyl AWD	3.0L 6-cyl	AWD	17	24	20	$3,270

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,550 in California and $2,280 in Texas, a $1,270 difference.

California $3,550
Washington $3,290
New York $2,610
Florida $2,470
Texas $2,280

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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2017 Chevrolet Equinox

25 MPG · $2,610/yr

2017 Buick Envision

25 MPG · $2,620/yr

2017 Lexus NX

25 MPG · $3,270/yr

2017 Jeep Cherokee

25 MPG · $2,650/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2010-2017 GMC Terrain get?

EPA rates the 2010-2017 GMC Terrain at 18–26 MPG combined across 49 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG (22 city, 31 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2017 GMC Terrain?

The Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2017.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2017 GMC Terrain?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 GMC Terrain per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,610–$3,600 a year. That is a $990 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2017 GMC Terrain 100 miles?

About $17.40 per 100 miles for the Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.40 and $24.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2017 GMC Terrain more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.

How does the 2017 GMC Terrain compare with other small SUV configurations?

The Terrain 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year to fuel, $280 less than the class median of $2,890, and less than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2017 GMC Terrain different from the 2016 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,550 to $2,610, $60 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2017 against 5 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 GMC Terrain for that year.