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2023 GMC Terrain vs. 2023 Kia Sorento Review

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2023 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $29,900 to $38,600
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2023 Kia
Sorento

MSRP*: $30,090 to $43,690
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MPG - City 24 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 25 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.3 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 281-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 - 281 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.3 in 189.0 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento.

Convenience
The Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sorento.

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 Sorento.

Utility
The GMC Terrain has less seating than the Kia Sorento, making the Kia Sorento the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The GMC Terrain has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.