2021 GMC Terrain vs 2021 Jeep Compass

2021 GMC Terrain

#10 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Jeep Compass

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AWD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Terrain AWD 4-Door Denali	25	28	$35,775	$37,500
Terrain AWD 4-Door SLE	25	28	$28,715	$30,100
Terrain AWD 4-Door SLT	25	28	$32,626	$34,200
Terrain FWD 4-Door Denali	25	30	$34,248	$35,900
Terrain FWD 4-Door SL	25	30	$24,975	$25,000
Terrain FWD 4-Door SLE	25	30	$27,189	$28,500
Terrain FWD 4-Door SLT	25	30	$31,100	$32,600

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Compass 80th Anniversary 4x4	22	30	$29,551	$30,195
Compass 80th Anniversary FWD	22	31	$28,126	$28,695
Compass Altitude 4x4	22	30	$27,394	$27,925
Compass Altitude FWD	22	31	$25,969	$26,425
Compass Freedom 4x4	22	30	$25,690	$25,995
Compass Latitude 4x4	22	30	$27,394	$27,925
Compass Latitude FWD	22	31	$25,969	$26,425
Compass Limited 4x4	22	30	$30,691	$31,395
Compass Limited FWD	22	31	$29,266	$29,895
Compass Sport 4x4	22	30	$25,690	$25,995
Compass Sport FWD	22	31	$24,258	$24,495
Compass Trailhawk 4x4	22	30	$30,691	$31,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,775

$29,551

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$30,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$503 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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5.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 GMC Terrain tacks away from truck-like function toward urbane utility.

The 2021 Jeep Compass skimps on safety and seat comfort, but delivers crossover utility in a compact footprint.

TCC Likes

Good road manners
Snappy style
Denali luxury

Sharp-looking sheetmetal
Standard touchscreen with smartphone tech
Capable Trailhawk trim

TCC Dislikes

Annoying all-wheel-drive system
Meh gas mileage
Five people will be a squeeze

Sloppy 9-speed automatic
Sub-par crash test scores
Cramped rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

41.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.2

99.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.4

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

39.7

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.8

49.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.4

64.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

29.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

60.3

Wheelbase (in)

107.3

103.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

73.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.2

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

173

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

29.6

27.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

42.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

27.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.3

59.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

27.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

38.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

13.5

Steering

Steering Type

- TBD -

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.6

36.3

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

RR0

TPS

Spare Tire Order Code

RJA

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R19

P235/45HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

RR0

TPS

Front Tire Size

P235/50R19

P235/45HR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3609

3327

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 X - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

500

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

203 @ 2000 - 4000

175 @ 3900

Engine Order Code

LYX

EDE

Displacement

1.5L/92

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 5600

180 @ 6400

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

M3U

DFH

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.58

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.47

3.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.44

1.38

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

4.71

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.70

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

1.91

Trans Type

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

2.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Terrain

Jeep Compass

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 GMC Terrain

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