GMC Terrain vs Jeep Cherokee

GMC Terrain vs Jeep Cherokee: Interior Space

When shopping for an SUV, space is a huge factor. You want to be able to have your friends and family along for the ride without feeling cramped. Luckily for you, both the GMC Terrain and Jeep Cherokee have a great amount of space for yourself and passengers.

Both SUVs offer seating for up to five, making both vehicles ideal for families. Though both rides are compact, they don’t sacrifice interior space.

Let’s look at the interior dimensions of the GMC Terrain vs. Jeep Cherokee:

	GMC Terrain	Jeep Cherokee
Headroom (front/rear)	40.0/38.5 in.	39.4/38.5 in.
Legroom (front/rear)	40.9/39.7 in.	41.1/40.3 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear)	57.2/55.6 in.	57.6/55.1 in.
Hip room (front/rear)	54.4/51.8 in.	53.8/49.9 in.

As you see, the inside of the GMC Terrain offers more headroom and hip room for you and your passengers, allowing for a comfortable ride.

Need to haul some gear for a weekend getaway or groceries? You can take advantage of the 63.3 cubic feet of cargo space inside the GMC Terrain.

This is where the Jeep Cherokee falls short, with only 54.7 cubic feet of space. If you need plenty of storage, the GMC Terrain is the clear winner.

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GMC Terrain vs Jeep Cherokee: MPG

Do you enjoy taking long road trips or joy rides? If so, you want to have a vehicle that can handle your detours without the need for frequent fuel stops.

Though both the GMC Terrain and Jeep Cherokee offer impressive fuel efficiency for compact SUVs, there’s still a clear winner.

Let’s compare the GMC Terrain vs. Jeep Cherokee EPA-estimated fuel economy:

GMC Terrain	Jeep Cherokee
26 city MPG	22 city MPG
30 highway MPG	31 highway MPG
27 combined MPG	26 combined MPG

When we compare the MPG of the GMC Terrain vs. Jeep Cherokee, you can see that the GMC Terrain shines when it comes to city and combined driving.

Whether you are a commuter or have a mix of highway and city driving, the GMC Terrain will better suit your needs. Overall, the GMC Terrain is the winner when it comes to efficiency.