Head-to-head
2027 GMC Terrain vs 2027 Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 87, on fuel & range.
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2027 GMC Terrain
The 2027 GMC Terrain is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Terrain FWD, is EPA-rated at 26 m…
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A*2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 87, on fuel & range.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Sorento leads by 30.4
| Category · weight | 2027 GMC Terrainoverall 87 | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 69.6 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 87 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento
GMC Terrain: base trim Elevation FWD · Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Sorento wins
- It costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,600).
- It is rated 37 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
31 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,395 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | FHB | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — |
| Overall height | 65.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 181 in | — |
| Overall width | 74.5 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 63.5 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 29.8 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.6 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 39.2 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 39.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,446 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,850 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | aluminum | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
155 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| HD Surround Vision | opt | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| 4-wheel antilock disc brakes | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Airbag system | std | — |
| Automatic Occupant Sensing display | std | — |
| Blind Zone Steering Assist | std | — |
| Brake lining wear indicator | std | — |
| Brake rotors with FNC | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| HD Rear Vision Camera | std | — |
| Interior Camera | opt | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Occupant Presence Detection | std | — |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | opt | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Remote panic alarm | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Seat belt restraint pretensioner, rear | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | opt | — |
Infotainment15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi ® Hotspot capable | std | — |
| 15" diagonal GMC Premium Infotainment System with available Google built-in | std | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | std | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | std | — |
| Google built-in compatibility | std | — |
| Infotainment, High | std | — |
| MobileService+ | opt | — |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| USB ports | std | — |
| Vehicle health management | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones | std | — |
| Wireless Phone Charging | opt | — |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| AutoSense power liftgate | opt | — |
| 12-volt auxiliary cargo area power outlet | std | — |
| Keyless Open and Start | std | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front passenger express-down | std | — |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | opt | — |
| Manual liftgate | std | — |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Cabin humidity sensor | opt | — |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control | opt | — |
| Rear air vents | std | — |
| Single-zone automatic climate control | std | — |
Seating18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way power driver seat | opt | — |
| Heated driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Ventilated driver seat | opt | — |
| Heated rear outboard seats | opt | — |
| 6-way manual driver seat | std | — |
| 2-way adjustable rear center headrests | std | — |
| 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls | opt | — |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| 8-way power front passenger seat | opt | — |
| After Dark, CoreTec seat trim | opt | — |
| After Dark, Premium cloth seat trim | opt | — |
| Front bucket seats | std | — |
| Gideon Gray / After Dark, CoreTec seat trim | opt | — |
| Gideon Gray / After Dark, Premium cloth seat trim | opt | — |
| Power driver seat lumbar control | opt | — |
| Rear center armrest | std | — |
| Seat trim, Premium Cloth | std | — |
| Ventilated front passenger seat | opt | — |
Interior26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Rear Camera Mirror | opt | — |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | std | — |
| All-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| All-weather floor mats | opt | — |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Carpeted load floor | std | — |
| Corrosion Protection | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | std | — |
| Driver Information Center | std | — |
| Driver seatback map pocket | std | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Front passenger seatback map pocket | std | — |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Roadside Assistance Program | std | — |
| Second row all-weather mat | opt | — |
| Speedometer, miles/kilometers | std | — |
| Sport-style steering wheel | std | — |
| Technology Package II | opt | — |
| Inside rearview manual day/night mirror | std | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Overhead sunglass storage | opt | — |
Exterior34 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic power sunroof | opt | — |
| 17" all-season blackwall tires | std | — |
| 17" compact spare wheel | std | — |
| 17" Grazen metallic machined-face aluminum wheels | std | — |
| 19" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 19" Gloss Black painted aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| 19" Technical Gray Machined-face aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| Available Sterling Metallic Roof | opt | — |
| Black Edition | opt | — |
| Body-color door handles | std | — |
| Deep-tinted rear glass | std | — |
| Ebony Twilight Metallic Roof (for two-tone color combinations) | opt | — |
| Ebony Twilight mirror caps | opt | — |
| Fog lamps | opt | — |
| Front and rear Black GMC emblems | opt | — |
| Front and rear splash guards | opt | — |
| Heated power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Heated wiper park | opt | — |
| High gloss Black mirror caps | std | — |
| IntelliBeam | std | — |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED tail lamps | std | — |
| Rainsense automatic wipers | opt | — |
| Rear Camera Mirror Washer | opt | — |
| Roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Roof-mounted side rails | opt | — |
| Shutters, front upper and lower grille, active | std | — |
| Single-outlet exhaust | std | — |
| Solar-absorbing windows, rear side | std | — |
| Sterling Metallic Roof | opt | — |
| Trailer hitch trim bezel | opt | — |
| Wheel locks | opt | — |
| 17" compact spare tire | std | — |
| Front and rear splash guards | opt | — |
Powertrain14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| All-wheel drive | std | — |
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine | std | — |
| 130-amp alternator | std | — |
| 3.47 axle ratio | std | — |
| 4,850 lbs. GVWR | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start | std | — |
| Battery, 70AH, 12V, 760 cold-cranking amps | std | — |
| Capless fuel fill | std | — |
| Drive Mode Selector | std | — |
| E15 fuel capable | std | — |
| Emissions, evaporative system, level 3 | std | — |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| MacPherson front suspension | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| All-weather cargo mat | opt | — |
| Horizontal cargo net | opt | — |
| LPO, Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Terrain
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Air Bags (1), Forward Collision Avoidance (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia Sorento
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC TerrainElevation FWD | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,395 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $32,395 – $44,195 4 trims | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Terrain FWD | Sorento Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 26 | 37 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,600 | $1,800 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 GMC Terrain or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 87, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 GMC Terrain 87. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 GMC Terrain or the 2027 Kia Sorento?
2027 GMC Terrain: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 GMC Terrain and the 2027 Kia Sorento?
Where the 2027 Kia Sorento wins: it costs $800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $2,600) and is rated 37 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.