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Compare GMC Terrain vs Nissan Xterra

GMC Terrain
2024 GMC Terrain
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$32,700
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.1
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Nissan Xterra
2015 Nissan Xterra
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$25,710
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
4.0L V6 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 20 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

GMC Terrain
2022-2024 GMC Terrain Rearward Vision
2022-2024 GMC Terrain Head Up Display
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Nissan Xterra
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Rear Angle View
2009-2015 Nissan Xterra Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
4.0L V6 Gas
Horsepower
175 hp @ 5800 rpm
261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
203 @ 2000 - 4000
281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,490 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
5,000 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
17 MPG
City
24 MPG
15 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
20 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.9 Tons/yr
10.4 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.9 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
357.6 miles
316.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
432.1 miles
422 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
182.3 in
N/A
Height
65.4 in
74.9 in
Max Width
72.4 in
72.8 in
Front Width
62.3 in
61.8 in
Rear Width
62.5 in
61.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
7.9 in
9.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.9 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.2 in
58.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.4 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.7 in
34.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.5 in
39.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
58.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.8 in
46.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63.3 ft³
65.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
29.6 ft³
36.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
36.3 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Height (Area)
N/A
36.1 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.4 ft
37.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.0"
16" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.0"
16" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
4-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P225/60R18
P265/70TR16
Rear Tire
P225/60R18
P265/70TR16
Spare Tire
T135/70R16
Full-Size

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Cayenne Red
  • Glacier
  • Lava Red
  • Metallic Blue
  • Night Armor
  • Solar Flare Yellow, Build Out:05/15/2015, *PRICE TO FOLLOW*
  • Super Black

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim
  • Medium Ash Gray/Jet Black, Perforated leather-appointed seat trim
  • Gray, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Certain commercial, government, and qualified fleet vehicles: 5 years/100,000 miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
First Visit: 12 Months/12,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Certain commercial, government, and qualified fleet vehicles: 5 years/100,000 miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
N/A
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
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