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2027 GMC Terrain vs 2027 Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 87.4, 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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2027 Kia Sorento

The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined. NHTSA lis…

Verdict · default weights

2027 Kia Sorento

Clear win

The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 87.4, on fuel & range.

Fuel & range2027 Kia Sorento leads by 29.4
Category · weight2027 GMC Terrainoverall 87.42027 Kia Sorentooverall 100
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 370.6100
Safetyw 4100100
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall87.4100

GMC Terrain: model-level data · Kia Sorento: model-level data. 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.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

GMC Terrain

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Kia Sorento

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
GMC TerrainKia Sorento
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASHEV
EPA configuration comparedTerrain FWDSorento Hybrid FWD
Combined mpg / MPGe2637
EPA annual fuel cost$2,400$1,700
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 GMC Terrain or the 2027 Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 87.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 GMC Terrain 87.4. 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.