FORCAR
Go Pro

GMC Terrain Trunk Space

The 2027 GMC Terrain has 30 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seats: room for 5 checked suitcases or 15 carry-ons.

EPA interior volume · 30 cu ft trunk · 104 cu ft cabin · measured 2027 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

Among 56 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 26.6 cu ft, so the Terrain sits above it.

What actually fits in a Terrain

The trunk grew from 28 cu ft in 2014 to 30 cu ft in 2027. The biggest single change came in 2019: −17 cu ft against the 2018 car.

FIG.01·GMC Terrain — what fits in the trunk
What you are loadingHow many fitEach item
Checked suitcases527 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft
Carry-on cases1522 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft
Grocery bags24about 1 cu ft each
Golf bags4full set, about 5 cu ft
Folded strollerFitsabout 6 cu ft
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, computed from EPA cargo volume

Cabin or cargo — where the space went

FIG.02·GMC Terrain — cabin versus cargo
SpaceVolumeShare of total
Passenger cabin104 cu ft77.6%
Cargo area30 cu ft22.4%
Total interior134 cu ft100%
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA interior volume

Against cars with a similar cabin

FIG.03·GMC Terrain against similar cars
MeasureThis car56 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabinDifference
Cargo volume30 cu ft26.6 cu ft+3.4 cu ft
In checked suitcases54+1
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across cars of similar cabin size

Cars with the same room

Against its closest rivals: the Honda CR-V has 39 cu ft, the Chevrolet Equinox 30 cu ft and the Hyundai Kona 26 cu ft, next to 30 cu ft for the Terrain.

FIG.04·GMC Terrain — cars with the same cargo room
CarTrunk volumevs GMC TerrainChecked suitcasesMeasured
Audi A6 allroad30 cu ft0 cu ft52026
Chevrolet Equinox30 cu ft0 cu ft52027
Volkswagen ID.430 cu ft0 cu ft52026
Audi RS 6 Avant30 cu ft0 cu ft52026
Volvo XC6030 cu ft0 cu ft52022
Acura ZDX30 cu ft0 cu ft52026
ROWS 6·SOURCE EPA interior volume + ForCar
Upgrade to Pro

Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.

  • Check a VIN for recalls, complaints and its exact build
  • Exact value for that car, adjusted for its mileage
  • The original window sticker and factory options
  • Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
  • No ads, on every page
  • No ads, no tracking — and much more
See plans → Start free →
Free plan available — no credit card needed
Everything on the GMC Terrain
Recalls45 campaignsFuel economy32 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems3,172 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices3,076 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2009–2026

Frequently asked questions

How much cargo space does the GMC Terrain have?

30 cu ft behind the rear seats in the 2027 model, with 104 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 56 SUVs, wagons and vans with a similar cabin is 26.6 cu ft.

Does the Terrain have more cargo space than the Honda CR-V?

No: 30 cu ft against 39 cu ft for the 2026 Honda CR-V, about 9 cu ft less.

Has the Terrain's trunk got bigger over the years?

Yes: from 28 cu ft in 2014 to 30 cu ft in 2027.

Which cars have the same cargo room as the Terrain?

The closest by volume in the same body family are the Audi A6 allroad (30 cu ft), Chevrolet Equinox (30 cu ft) and Volkswagen ID.4 (30 cu ft), against 30 cu ft for the Terrain.

Cargo and passenger volumes from EPA interior-volume records, measured 2027 for the GMC Terrain, seats up. Luggage capacity computed by ForCar at 80% usable volume against airline-standard case sizes (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
Found this useful?

Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.

Prefer ForCar →