2026 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Review

Picture of the 2026 GMC Terrain

2026 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,100 to $41,800
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Picture of the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer

2025 Jeep
Wagoneer

MSRP*: $59,945 to $73,945
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 16 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 8 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 116.7 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 420 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,890 - 6,120 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 214.7 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 83.6 in
Leg Room Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 42.7 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.0 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 Jeep Wagoneer than in the GMC Terrain, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Terrain will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Wagoneer.

Convenience
With the Jeep Wagoneer, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the GMC Terrain, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 GMC Terrain is a better financial choice over the Jeep Wagoneer, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much slimmer than the Jeep Wagoneer, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the GMC Terrain, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Jeep Wagoneer.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a smaller turning radius than the Jeep Wagoneer, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Terrain does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Jeep Wagoneer.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the GMC Terrain seats a lot fewer people than the Jeep Wagoneer. The GMC Terrain has significantly less cargo capacity than the Jeep Wagoneer.