2024 GMC Terrain vs. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Terrain

2024 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $28,700 to $38,600
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Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $28,750 to $44,300
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 21 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 25 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 72.1 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 191 - 277 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 188.4 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the GMC Terrain, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the GMC Terrain.

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 Santa Fe, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Terrain will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much slimmer than the Hyundai Santa Fe, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The GMC Terrain is slightly shorter than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which may make it easier to park.

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

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

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 Santa Fe.

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 Santa Fe. The GMC Terrain has less cargo space than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.