2025 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2026 GMC Terrain Review

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2025 Chevrolet
Trax

MSRP*: $20,500 to $24,500
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2026 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,100 to $41,800
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MPG - City 28 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 63.5 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 175 hp
Exterior Length 178.6 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 71.8 in 74.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Terrain than in the Chevrolet Trax, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Terrain will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Trax.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Trax as you will with the GMC Terrain, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Trax is a better financial choice over the GMC Terrain, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Trax is much slimmer than the GMC Terrain, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Trax takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the GMC Terrain.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Trax has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Terrain.

Powertrain
The Chevrolet Trax has much lower torque than the GMC Terrain, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Trax and the GMC Terrain. The Chevrolet Trax has less cargo space than the GMC Terrain, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.