2024 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Hyundai Kona Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Terrain

2024 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $28,700 to $38,600
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 24 - 29 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 29 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 147 - 190 hp
Exterior Length 182.3 in 171.3 - 172.6 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Terrain than in the Hyundai Kona. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Terrain and the Hyundai Kona.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Terrain as you will with the Hyundai Kona, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The GMC Terrain is somewhat more expensive than the Hyundai Kona.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is about the same width as the Hyundai Kona. If you go with the GMC Terrain, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Hyundai Kona.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a significantly larger turning radius than the Hyundai Kona, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The GMC Terrain has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Kona.

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 Hyundai Kona.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Terrain and the Hyundai Kona. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the GMC Terrain as you will in the Hyundai Kona.