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2026 GMC
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2025 Mazda
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MPG - City | 24 - 26 MPG | 22 - 26 MPG |
MPG - Hwy | 28 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG |
Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Cargo Space | 63.5 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
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Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
Horsepower | 175 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 lbs |
Exterior Length | 181.0 in | 180.1 in |
Exterior Width | 74.5 in | 72.6 in |
Leg Room |
Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Head Room |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 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.
Comfort
The GMC Terrain offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-5, with comparable head- and legroom.
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 Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Terrain as you will with the Mazda CX-5, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). Whether you pick the GMC Terrain or the Mazda CX-5, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the GMC Terrain takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-5.
Handling
The GMC Terrain has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-5, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The GMC Terrain has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-5.
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 Mazda CX-5.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Terrain and the Mazda CX-5.
The GMC Terrain has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-5.