2026 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In 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 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

2025 Volvo
XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $71,900 to $80,100
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 64.1 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 44.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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 Volvo XC90 Plug-In 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 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

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 XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the GMC Terrain, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In 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 Volvo XC90 Plug-In 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 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The GMC Terrain has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the GMC Terrain as you will in the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid.