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GMC Terrain vs. Saturn VUE MPG

Chart is based on 318 fuel economy reports for the GMC Terrain and 266 fuel economy reports for the Saturn VUE.

GMC Terrain MPG

GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2020 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2016 23.3 MPG Highway Percentage 96 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2014 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2013 16.4 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2013 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2012 17.8 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2012 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2012 24.5 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2011 20.3 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2011 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 92 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2011 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2011 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2010 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2010 20.4 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2010 25.7 MPG Highway Percentage 78 percent GMC Terrain GMC Terrain 2010 25.0 MPG Highway Percentage 79 percent
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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Saturn VUE MPG

Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2009 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2009 17.2 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2009 16.8 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2009 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2008 18.6 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2008 19.4 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2008 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2008 16.1 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2008 17.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2008 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 8 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2008 21.7 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2007 22.9 MPG Highway Percentage 79 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2007 21.8 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2007 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2007 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2007 19.7 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2006 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2006 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2005 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2005 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2005 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2005 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2004 21.3 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2004 18.9 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2004 22.1 MPG Highway Percentage 12 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2004 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2003 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 87 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2003 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2003 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2003 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2003 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2002 22.0 MPG Highway Percentage 23 percent Saturn VUE Saturn VUE 2002 24.3 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent
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
2009 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills lead none 0 10 10 80 80 22.0  
2009 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 5 34 14 47 60 17.2  
2009 4dr SUV 222-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 5 30 30 35 100 16.8  
2009 4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 15 8 18 60 68 22.2  
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 3 5 45 47 75 18.6  
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 5 10 19 68 65 19.4  
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 0 100 0 0 19.3  
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2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 10 10 70 10 85 16.1  
2008 4dr SUV 222-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 flat lead none 5 50 30 15 80 17.2  
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 8 78 8 8 70 23.2  
2008 4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 2 37 11 50 71 21.7  
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 5 9 7 79 92 22.9  
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 14 12 73 83 21.8  
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 8 17 35 39 61 27.2  
2007 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 0 6 10 84 85 24.8  
2007 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 6 36 22 36 65 19.7  
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 7 22 18 53 69 23.0  
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat light hvy 23 22 30 25 88 19.2  
2005 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 1 3 56 40 93 21.3  
2005 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat light light 0 10 60 30 64 23.5  
2005 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 8 23 51 18 77 26.9  
2005 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 5 25 55 15 60 27.2  
2004 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 21 32 41 68 21.3  
2004 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 7 28 27 38 73 18.9  
2004 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
CVT FWD		 hills med hvy 1 87 0 12 65 22.1  
2004 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 8 14 52 26 64 23.5  
2003 4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 3 3 7 87 70 23.7  
2003 4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat med light 8 8 40 45 63 21.2  
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
CVT FWD		 flat light none 23 24 25 27 60 26.0  
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
CVT AWD		 flat light none 10 0 5 85 70 24.0  
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills light none 0 0 95 5 58 27.9  
2002 4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 2 48 27 23 75 22.0  
2002 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills light none 5 10 25 60 50 24.3  

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GMC Terrain vs. Saturn VUE MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the GMC Terrain

GMC Terrain Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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
 

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GMC Terrain Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The XE 4 cylinder appears to get good gas mileage, we are hoping to attain the published mpg. see full Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 With only 1000 miles I am averaging over 24 MPG with a mix of 60% HWY/40% Suburban driving. see full Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 The book says 26/33 for mileage. Wife gets significantly less in town. I can get 24 to 25. On 1000 mile trip, I got 33, when car was less than 1 year old. Wife gets 20 in town, with short stop and go drive to work. see full Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automatic AWD		 So far fuel economy is not as good as I expected, the car is still pretty new (<5 000 miles). see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 Excellent fuel economy for an SUV. see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 248 willing horsepower and 20/28 rated mpg that is delivered. see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 I drive 33 miles one way to work 5 days a week. I can make to work and back 4 times before I have to fill up again and that includes running around town. I only had to put fuel in it once on my trip to North Carolina in August of 08. see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 twice as good as my last suv (a lexus) see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 I get the same milage as I got in my small coupe, but all the room of an SUV. see full Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 After 100,000 miles I still get 25 - 26 mpg on the highway and 17-18 in town. see full Saturn VUE review
Saturn VUE Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Could be better, but being a former Ion owner I recognize that the break in process is a bit long and economy may improve over time. Would be nice if it got better fuel economy from the beginning and improved from that point. see full Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I wish the fuel economy was better but I knew what the fuel consumption rating was prior to purchasing the vehicle. It is a large engine (3.6 L) and for its size, a rather heavy vehicle. That weight, however, does add to the safety of the vehicle. see full Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 15 / 22 city and highway best I can do see full Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Excellent Performance. Poor fuel economy even though it has the Honda powertrain see full Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Not as good miles per gallon as we expected. Around 21 mpg highway. see full Saturn VUE review
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 On a good day, I get 19-20 in the city. It does better on the highway, upwards of 24-33. see full Saturn VUE review
2005 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 average 18 mpg over 38,000 see full Saturn VUE review