2025 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Kia Niro Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Terrain

2025 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,000 to $32,000
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 139 hp
Exterior Length 181.0 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the GMC Terrain than the Kia Niro. The Kia Niro offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the GMC Terrain, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
With the Kia Niro, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Terrain will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Niro.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Terrain, which is slightly longer than the Kia Niro.

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

Performance
The GMC Terrain has a little more horsepower than the Kia Niro.

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 Kia Niro.

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