GMC Terrain vs. Toyota 4Runner MPG

Chart is based on 320 fuel economy reports for the GMC Terrain and 289 fuel economy reports for the Toyota 4Runner.

GMC Terrain MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2020	4dr SUV turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	flat	med	none	0	0	37	63	80	24.2
2016	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	1	3	1	96	112	23.3
2014	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	50	27.1
2013	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	10	75	5	80	16.4
2013	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	19	37	37	60	24.0
2012	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	3	13	53	33	58	17.8
2012	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	15	20	60	70	21.5
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2012	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	5	5	90	100	24.5
2011	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	70	30	75	20.3
2011	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	1	2	5	92	110	25.6
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	13	33	49	66	23.8
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	9	28	23	40	71	20.4
2010	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	6	4	49	41	64	21.0
2010	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	2	6	35	57	89	20.4
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	7	10	78	93	25.7
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	4	9	8	79	92	25.0

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Toyota 4Runner MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2016	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	light	0	10	16	74	63	19.9
2015	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	hvy	5	0	0	95	75	17.0
2014	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	none	0	0	27	73	68	19.4
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	10	10	80	65	17.8
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	hills	light	none	4	9	36	51	45	19.5
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	light	1	20	31	48	66	20.1
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	10	1	80	9	60	20.9
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2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	none	5	10	20	65	110	21.6
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	16	3	81	65	22.9
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	med	light	2	18	24	57	68	20.2
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	10	9	10	71	69	20.5
2009	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	5	25	50	20	70	19.4
2009	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	0	20	0	80	70	22.3
2009	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	light	none	1	5	94	0	0	20.7
2008	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	light	light	2	6	17	75	63	17.5
2008	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	0	30	70	60	23.4
2008	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	14	14	14	58	68	20.6
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	12	40	7	41	93	16.5
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	none	0	60	0	40	55	16.9
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	9	16	24	51	65	19.5
2006	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	75	19.2
2006	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	3	47	17	33	73	16.7
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	15	10	75	65	24.0
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	2	20	42	36	64	18.6
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	13	12	28	47	62	20.0
2005	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	hills	light	light	9	28	22	41	64	17.6
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	27	12	28	33	63	21.8
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	none	7	40	22	32	74	19.0
2004	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	med	light	6	23	29	42	70	18.4
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	5	5	20	70	60	18.0
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	4	15	21	60	89	17.1
2003	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	light	20	20	45	15	60	20.6
2003	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	hills	med	light	7	30	16	47	77	19.4
2003	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	16	44	35	74	18.1
2003	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	8	15	12	65	74	17.2
2002	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	20	25	20	35	70	19.0
2002	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	light	0	34	41	24	75	18.8
2001	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	flat	light	none	10	30	30	30	110	19.2
2000	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	40	19.5
2000	4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	flat	light	none	5	15	30	50	60	18.0

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the GMC Terrain

GMC Terrain Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	Diesel engines burn far cleaner than they used to. But even the best retain disadvantages. Diesel fuel is nasty, greasy stuff, with a feel closer to motor oil than gasoline. Spill any on your hands, clothes, shoes, or car while filling up and it doesn't evaporate away like gas does. Also, the GMC Terrain's exhaust stinks, especially when its engine is cold. You might want to have the fresh air vent closed if you'll be reversing after starting up the vehicle. Given these disadvantages, a diesel better deliver strong EPA fuel economy ratings, and this four-wheel-drive GMC does: 28 mpg city, 38 mpg highway. (Dropping 4WD adds another mpg to the highway rating.) The Jaguar F-Pace diesel lags, with 26/33, as might be expected given its larger (2.0- vs. 1.6-liter), considerably more powerful (180- vs. 137-horsepower) engine. The RAV4 Hybrid is more economical in city driving, with an EPA rating of 34 mpg, but well behind in highway driving, with an EPA rating of 30. This is typical of diesel vs. hybrid comparisons, as hybrids are designed to recoup energy otherwise burned off by the brakes and thus deliver the largest bump in city driving. Even more than with most vehicles I test, the Terrain diesel's real-world fuel economy varied dramatically based on driving style and conditions. In the suburbs, trip computer averages ranged from 25 to 40 mpg, with most results around 30. On the highway, the trip computer reported low 40s in one direction, then low 30s in the other (on two different days, with no especially strong wind on either). In a suburban test drive of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the highest trip computer average I could achieve was 38 mpg. Quite good for a compact crossover, and nearly even with the best suburban average I observed in the Terrain diesel. Compared to a Terrain with the standard gas engine, the diesel rates four mpg high in the city and ten mpg higher on the highway. Compared to the Terrain with its base gasoline engine, the Jeep Compass rates lower in the city (22 vs. 24 mpg) but higher on the highway (30 vs. 28 mpg), so gas-to-gas they're about even. see full GMC Terrain review

GMC Terrain Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2010	On a positive note, the larger V6 earns the same EPA fuel economy ratings as the old one. On a less positive note, it also earns the same fuel economy ratings as the much larger, 4,850-pound Acadia: 16 city, 23 highway. In suburban driving the trip computer reported high teens to low twenties, a few mpg below lighter, more compact competitors. The four-cylinder gets 22/32 with FWD, 20/29 with AWD, but many owners have failed to approach these numbers in the real world. see full GMC Terrain review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the GMC Terrain

GMC Terrain Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although I have never seen this truck get the estimated fuel economy it boasts about in advertising, considering the shear mass of it and it's breadbox front end, with the I4 the fuel economy is very good considering it is a heavy little beast with AWD. I can average 700 kms. out of a tank of fuel no problem and on longer jaunts have seen it break 800 kms. If you are one of those people who complain about fuel consumption in this truck- you should have bought a Prius... because for what it is, it is exceptional on fuel. Try a different brand of fuel for a while, some brands have more additives and burn quicker. see full GMC Terrain review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Compared to our current vehicle, we estimated approx. $75/month in fuel savings. see full GMC Terrain review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Main reason for purchasing was we wanted a vehicle that was AWD, could tow small loads and would get reasonable fule mileage. see full GMC Terrain review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Fuel economy was a big factor in purchase decision. Real world mileage not really close to 32 epa rating, but still pretty decent for a big, comfy station wagon-esque vehicle. see full GMC Terrain review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	29 highway is good for a vehicle of this size see full GMC Terrain review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	awesome, average is 7.5 liters/100 kms see full GMC Terrain review

GMC Terrain Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fuel economy, for a vehicle over 4,000lbs, and a 300hp V6 engine, is going to be low. But at between 15-18mpg, for suburban driving, it seems a bit low. I wanted to the V6 so it would not struggle, and I did that knowing the MPG's were not great, but I hoped it would be better on the highway. What I found most disappointing, was that with the V6, you don't get an "economy" switch. The 4 cylinder version does, but not the V6. Why does this matter? Because with a V6, with much more power than a 4 cylinder, using economy mode would not feel bad. On the Terrain, with the 4 cylinder you are starting with less, so taking away from less isn't alwyas good. But taking away from the V6, would not be as impacting. see full GMC Terrain review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	doesnt get near what they say it will get. worse then the last 2.4 I-4 engine I had.(2006 HHR) see full GMC Terrain review
2011	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We are getting about 14 miles to the gallon. Worst 3.0 litter i have ever owned see full GMC Terrain review
2011	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	You get 32 mph/gal ONLY if you set the cruze and stay at or below 55mph. see full GMC Terrain review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Vehicle doesn't come close to 32 mpg highway spec. Average is 26-27 mpg. Big disappointment given the marketing of the vehicle. see full GMC Terrain review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	First trip fuel mileage 618 km on 65 liters of fuel. Terrian has 30000 KM on it. Trip was driven at 100 KM very little idle time. see full GMC Terrain review
2010	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Have less than 500 miles on vehicle and just got 24 mpg on highway with cruise set at 68. see full GMC Terrain review

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2006	The 4Runner's dated powertrain--its automatic transmission is down three gear ratios compared to the Jeep's--and brick-like aerodynamics aren't good for fuel economy. EPA ratings are just 17 city, 21 highway. The Jeep with its V6 engine does the same in city driving, but 3 mpg better on the highway. Plus you can get a diesel engine in the Jeep, and it rates 21/28. In real-world suburban driving, I managed to coax the 4Runner's trip computer average as high as 24.6, but high teens and low 20s were more typical. On the highway the trip computer reported 20.5, close to the EPA rating. see full Toyota 4Runner review

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Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	Mid size and large SUVs are not good on fuel economy. While shopping this market fuel economy was a consideration. Fuel economy is projected at 17 mpg in the city and 22-23 mpg on the highway. This is one of the leaders for vehicles in this class. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2008	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Higher than average for this size and type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Best mileage for a vehicle that can tow 5,000 pounds. 21mpg in the summer for my typical daily driving. see full Toyota 4Runner review
1999	0	Trying to improve MPG above 17 may not happen. The previous owner Beat this poor old 4Runner, only put in a new trans, which is now slipping ever-so-slightly (not low fluid). Had to put in new exhaust - all, and mass air flow sensor. Maybe that's to be expected at 150k miles, and maybe these problems are more due to owner neglect. Altho I obtained this vehicle as part of a package deal (together with the mobile home I bought), I really wanted to love this truck, but during these firstfew months, so far it's not making me very happy, and I love to drive! Next vehicle will be a standard transmission, before they're all relics from a distant and fading, forgotten past! see full Toyota 4Runner review

Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Not really bad, but how about a hybrid? A Prius 4runner? see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	Getting an average of 16-17MPG with V8, but I expected that see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	If fuel cost is a concern, then this is definitely not the vehicle to have. Manages 18mpg combined if driven carefully. Does what it does extremely well so nothing unexpected. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	The dash readout is optimistic. I often though I was getting over 25mpg only to calculate as low as 14--on the highway! Ultimately, this was the 4Runners undoing. I traded it for a much more efficient Camry. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Lousy mileage around town. ~ 18. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006	4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	less than 20 MPG in the city. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2005	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	This is obvious see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	I knew going in that it would use a lot, but it still makes me grimace. Still, when we had a foot of new snow and I was driving around stalled and tire-spinning vehicles with absolutely no difficulty (on Michelin all-seasons), you figure that it balances. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Not that I dislike the 4runners fuel economy, actually for a large sport utility it does pretty good, just done buy a suv if your looking to get good gas mileage. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range	It uses quite a bit of gas, I average 16 l/ 100km, or roughly about 15 mpg, and I do fair bit of highway driving. see full Toyota 4Runner review