2026 GMC Terrain vs. 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Picture of the 2026 GMC Terrain

2026 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,100 to $41,800
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Picture of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

2026 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $34,800 to $49,150
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 277 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 4,500 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 42.3 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.2 - 41.1 in
Rear 39.6 - 40.6 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. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Terrain and the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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). Clearly, the GMC Terrain is a better financial choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is about the same width as the Hyundai Santa Fe. If you go with the GMC Terrain, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Santa Fe, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot 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
The GMC Terrain has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe, making the Hyundai Santa Fe the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The GMC Terrain has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe.