2026 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2026 GMC Terrain

2026 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,100 to $41,800
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

2025 Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,465 to $41,295
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 37 - 38 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 36 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 80.0 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, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 231 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 182.7 - 184.1 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the GMC Terrain than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The GMC Terrain will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Convenience
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the GMC Terrain, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Tucson Hybrid.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is a little wider than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the GMC Terrain takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a smaller turning radius than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 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 Tucson Hybrid.

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 Tucson Hybrid.

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 Tucson Hybrid. The GMC Terrain has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.