2024 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV 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 Santa Fe HEV

2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $37,200 to $49,050
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 79.6 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 190.2 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 44.4 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.5 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 HEV than in the GMC Terrain, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV 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
With the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the GMC Terrain, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 HEV, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much slimmer than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, 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 HEV, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, so they both maneuver the same 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 HEV.

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 HEV.

Utility
The GMC Terrain has less seating than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The GMC Terrain has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV.