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2011 GMC Terrain MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 GMC Terrain is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2010 model. Among 104 SUVs rated for 2011, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 22 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2011 #8 of 104 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2011 GMC Terrain's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	31	13.2	7.6
Combined	26	11.1	9.0

How it ranks among 2011 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
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8GMC Terrain26 MPG $1,788
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104Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2011 TerrainOther SUVsClass median: $2,485/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Terrain MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Terrain FWD	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Terrain AWD	Gas	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Terrain FWD	Flex-fuel	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Terrain FWD	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Terrain AWD	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Terrain AWD	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 342 g/mi

2011 GMC Terrain vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Equinox 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet HHR 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Outlander 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Outlander saves $66/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Terrain saves $72/yr vs Kia Sportage 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Terrain saves $72/yr vs Ford Escape 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Terrain saves $72/yr vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $128/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 GMC Terrain?

Up to 26 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 GMC Terrain use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 GMC Terrain?