GMC Terrain vs Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Overview
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 | $24,950 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $8,900 (best) | $9,234 |
| Median listing price | $29,494 | $11,456 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $47,384 | $17,411 (best) |
| For sale now | 164 (best) | 4 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 185 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft (best) | 178 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 71.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in (best) | 106.3 in |
| Length | 181 in | 185 in (best) |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 74 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 66.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Hyundai Santa Fe SportBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 4 |
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 Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $24,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | Base $26,500 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | 2.0T $31,350 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | 2.0T $32,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 2.0T Ultimate $35,650 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 2.0T Ultimate $37,200 MSRP |
Live inventory
GMC Terrain164 for sale
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New2026 GMC Terrain
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Summit White•After Dark5 mi$29,488GMC of Mount Vernon
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New2027 GMC Terrain
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Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Gideon Gray / After Dark6 mi$39,107GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2027 GMC Terrain
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Sterling Metallic•After Dark6 mi$37,838GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
Used2015 GMC Terrain
SLE-1
Iridium Metallic•Jet Black53,117 mi$13,433Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2015 GMC Terrain
SLT-1
Quicksilver Metallic•Jet Black85,110 mi$12,245Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2015 GMC Terrain
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Carbon Black Metallic•Black64,553 mi$13,509Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport4 for sale
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Used2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Base
Bronze•Beige141,561 mi$9,699McCarthy Hyundai of Topeka
Topeka, KS
Used2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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Mineral Gray•gray115,571 mi$9,234Paramount Kia of Hickory
Hickory, NC
Used2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
2.0T Ultimate Auto
Mineral Gray•BLACK66,778 mi$17,411Hyundai of Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
Used2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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Twilight Black•beige86,130 mi$13,213Sebring Toyota
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GMC Terrain vs Hyundai Santa Fe Sport FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 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 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport starts lower at $24,950. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $8,900. Live Hyundai Santa Fe Sport listings start at $9,234.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,950).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2027 GMC Terrain leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (240).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 GMC Terrain vs 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).