GMC Terrain vs Hyundai Santa Fe
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
Overview
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 (best) | $35,300 |
| Lowest listing price | $8,900 (best) | $14,955 |
| Median listing price | $29,494 (best) | $39,649 |
| Highest listing price | $47,384 (best) | $53,143 |
| For sale now | 162 | 389 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 17.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 277 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 79.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs (best) | 4,343 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 181 in | 190.2 in (best) |
| Width | 74.5 in | 74.8 in (best) |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa FeSE |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | GMC Terrain | Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $35,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | SE $37,100 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | SE Hybrid $36,650 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | SE Hybrid $38,450 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SEL $37,840 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SEL $39,640 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SEL Hybrid $38,940 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SEL Hybrid $40,740 MSRP |
| 9 | — | XRT $42,290 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Limited $44,850 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Limited $44,850 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Limited $46,650 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Limited $46,650 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Limited Hybrid $45,950 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Limited Hybrid $45,950 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Limited Hybrid $47,750 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Limited Hybrid $47,750 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Calligraphy $47,850 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Calligraphy $49,650 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Calligraphy Hybrid $48,950 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Calligraphy Hybrid $50,750 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Hyundai Santa Fe389 for sale
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Ecotronic Gray•gray5 mi$46,598Jeff Wyler Hyundai of Eastgate
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Phantom Black•gray7 mi$43,872Jeff Wyler Hyundai of Eastgate
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Ecotronic Gray•gray13 mi$46,549Jeff Wyler Hyundai of Eastgate
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Hampton Gray•gray9 mi$46,725Jeff Wyler Hyundai of Eastgate
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GMC Terrain vs Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 GMC Terrain starts lower at $30,400. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $8,900. Live Hyundai Santa Fe listings start at $14,955.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,400).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (36).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on horsepower in this comparison (277).
- Which has better seats: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).