2026 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

2025 Toyota
RAV4 Hybrid

MSRP*: $32,600 to $40,905
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 38 - 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 35 - 38 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 69.8 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,750 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Terrain than in the Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Convenience
The Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much wider than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The GMC Terrain has less cargo space than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.