2025 GMC Terrain vs. 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Terrain

2025 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,000 to $32,000
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Picture of the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric

2024 Volvo
C40 Recharge Pure Electric

MSRP*: $53,600 to $60,550
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 49.0 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 248-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 402-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 248 - 402 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,970 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 36.7 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 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Terrain and the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is about the same width as the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. 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 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has the same turning radius as the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

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 Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Terrain and the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric. With the GMC Terrain, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric.