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| 137-252 HP | Horsepower | 161-181 HP |
| 203-260 lb-ft | Torque | 150-175 lb-ft |
| 63.3 cu.ft. | Max Cargo Space | 61.9 cu.ft. |
If you’re looking for a compact SUV, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. In fact, out of all of the vehicle classification, the compact SUV class is possibly the most crowded. This can make it hard for vehicles within the class to stand out, and even more difficult to choose the right one. One of the most popular comparisons of the compact SUV class is the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Hyundai Tucson. Both of these SUVs are high-quality and reliable vehicles, however one stands out as the clear winner.
The 2019 GMC Terrain is an affordable compact SUV that doesn’t skimp on standard features. Drivers investing in the base model will be more than pleased with the abundance of entertainment and safety technology that is included at no extra cost, which includes a 7-inch touchscreen display, a WiFi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a rearview camera. The 2019 GMC Terrain is also an excellent selection for drivers looking for powerful yet efficient SUV, offering class-leading ratings in terms of performance.
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson is another affordable compact SUV, however it offers much less than the Terrain in terms of standard features. To experience many of the entertainment and safety features offered as standard on the Terrain, drivers are forced to upgrade to a higher trim level. This can quickly increase the cost of the Tucson, making it less affordable than originally anticipated. The Tucson is also not an entirely powerful or capable vehicle and is unable to offer the same level of performance as the Terrain.
While it may be clear which of these SUVs is the winner of this comparison, it is still important to review these two vehicles and research how they perform side-by-side. So, let’s take a deeper look into the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Hyundai Tucson in the categories of performance, entertainment, and safety.
The 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Hyundai Tucson vary significantly in terms of performance and efficiency. While the Hyundai Tucson does not offer low-performance ratings compared to some of the other vehicles in its class, it certainly does not compete on the same level as the Terrain. However, the 2019 GMC Terrain offers incredibly impressive performance, making it a tough contender in the crowded compact SUV space.
The 2019 GMC Terrain offers three varying engine options, which range from extreme efficiency to unmatched power. These include a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, 1.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine, and a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. The standard engine is the 1.5L 4-cylinder engine. However, the 1.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine will serve as your most efficient option. In fact, this engine offers an incredible 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. Meanwhile, the 2.0L 4-cylinder engine is the most powerful engine on the Terrain and allows the compact SUV to achieve its maximum towing capacity of 3,500 LBS. This engine also produces up to 252 hp and 260 lb-ft torque.
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson offers a lot less than the Terrain in terms of efficiency, power, and capability. The standard engine on the Tucson is a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is available. The standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine offers 161 hp and 150 lb-ft torque, while the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine offers a little more with up to 181 hp and 175 lb-ft torque. Although the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is the more powerful engine option for the Tucson, it only allows drivers to tow a maximum of 2,000 LBS when properly equipped. The 2019 Hyundai Tucson also lack in its efficiency when compared to the Terrain as its standard engine offer up to 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. While these performance specs seem low, they really are about average for the compact class.
Drivers investing in a new vehicle expect the latest technology available on the market, especially when it comes to entertainment features. Features like large touchscreen displays, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and WiFi are commonly sought after onboard new vehicles. In the category of entertainment, the 2019 GMC Terrain is a clear winner. But, let’s find out why!
The 2019 GMC Terrain includes all of the most pressing entertainment features standard on the base model including a large 7-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, a built-in WiFi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multiple USB ports, and an impressive sound system. However, drivers can also choose to upgrade to some of the Terrain’s optional entertainment features which include an 8-inch touchscreen, a total of six USB ports, HD radio, satellite radio, and wireless charging. Together these standard and available features help the 2019 GMC Terrain offer one of the most advanced entertainment suites on the market. And with the Terrain’s low starting MSRP of $25,000, it’s an incredible value for this long list of entertainment features.
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson is disappointing when it comes to both its standard and available entertainment features. The only standard features on the base model of the Tucson include a small 5-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, and a single USB port. These features are minimal and basic, to say the least, and it doesn’t get much better when it comes to available entertainment features. To experience just a few of the Terrain’s standard entertainment features, drivers of the 2019 Hyundai Tucson are forced to upgrade to a high trim level. Only then can they experience Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 7-inch touchscreen.
Overall, it is evident that the 2019 GMC Terrain offers the more advanced and generous entertainment suite when compared to the 2019 Hyundai Tucson. Given their close starting MSRPs, drivers looking for the best value will certainly want to opt for the Terrain over the Tucson.
Safety is one of the most important automotive categories of all time. After all, you want to keep yourself and any passengers safe in the event of an accident. Thankfully, modern vehicles like the 2019 GMC Terrain and 2019 Hyundai Tucson can even work to prevent collisions by offering plenty of driver assist technologies.
For its standard safety features, the 2019 GMC Terrain offers Teen Driver technology and a rearview camera. Of course, all of the essential safety features are included at no extra cost, and many of the preventative features are available as optional technologies across the higher trim levels of the Terrain. These available safety features include forward collision warning, lane change alert, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and much more. A surround view camera, safety alert seat, and automatic park assist are also available onboard this compact SUV.
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson offers a fairly short list of standard and available features. For standard safety features on its base model, the 2019 Hyundai Tucson offers only a rearview camera. Meanwhile, available safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and blind spot monitoring. Other than that, the Hyundai Tucson really does not have much more to offer in terms of safety features. However, this does not mean it is not a safe vehicle. In fact, the IIHS and NHTSA both gave the 2019 Hyundai Tucson high ratings after completing their safety tests.
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