2025 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid 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 Sorento Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-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, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 227 hp
Exterior Length 181.0 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the GMC Terrain than the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The Kia Sorento Hybrid 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 Sorento Hybrid, 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 Kia Sorento Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is about the same width as the Kia Sorento Hybrid. The GMC Terrain is slightly shorter than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento Hybrid.

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