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| 137-252 HP | Horsepower | 203 HP |
| 22/28-28/39 | Fuel Efficiency (city/highway) | 26/35 |
| 203-260 lb-ft | Torque | 184 lb-ft |
Compact SUVs are one of the most popular vehicle classes among modern drivers, and consequently, the class has become increasingly crowded. With the number of versatile, efficient, and advanced compact SUVs available, it is hard to stand out. However, there are vehicles that perform at the top of the compact SUV class year after year. Perhaps one of the most popular comparisons in this class is the 2019 GMC Terrain vs 2019 Toyota RAV4.
The 2019 GMC Terrain is an impressive and incredibly popular compact SUV. It is powerful, capable, efficient, and features every entertainment feature you can think of. It is also highly affordable with a starting MSRP of $25,000 and reduces costs at the gas pump with its high fuel economy ratings. However, the Terrain also features an abundance of luxury and convenience features across its four trim levels, and offers the ultimate luxury experience on its Denali trim.
Meanwhile, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 is redesigned for the new model year in an effort to offer a strong list of modern features. The RAV4 is almost as powerful as the Terrain, making it a tough competitor in the compact SUV class. Plenty of standard entertainment features are standard on the base model of the RAV4, including the vehicle’s recent addition of Apple CarPlay. However, Android Auto is still not available for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The higher trim levels of the RAV4 offer premium convenience features including many consumer favorites like a power liftgate and wireless charging.
Trying to decide between the 2019 GMC Terrain and 2019 Toyota RAV4 is a close call, so it’s important to carefully compare these two vehicles across various automotive categories. So, let’s see how they stack up in terms of performance, entertainment, and luxury features.
For drivers interested in purchasing a compact SUV like the 2019 GMC Terrain or 2019 Toyota RAV4, performance is all about versatility and balance. Power and capability are important, however so is efficiency. Luckily, both of these SUVs are incredibly well-rounded and offer a high level of performance without sacrificing efficiency.
The 2019 GMC Terrain offers three impressive engine options, including a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, and a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. The standard engine on the Terrain is the 1.5L 4-cylinder engine which is incredibly efficient with fuel economy ratings of up to 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. These ratings rival those of efficient sedans and help to increase the value of this versatile compact SUV. However, if you’re looking for the most power possible out of your 2019 GMC Terrain, you’ll want to opt for the 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. This engine is still one of the most efficient engines in its class, however it offers high performance specs such as up to 252 hp and 260 lb-ft torque. This engine also allows drivers to tow up to 3,500 LBS, which offers plenty of capability for transporting several types of recreational equipment during weekend trips and vacations.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 only has one engine to offer drivers, however it is still a capable and powerful engine. The RAV4’s standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine produces up to 203 hp and 184 lb-ft torque, and allows the vehicle to tow up to 3,500 LBS with the proper model selection. While its maximum towing capacity matches the Terrain, it doesn’t quite match what it has to offer in terms of horsepower and torque. Overall, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 has improved its performance from its previous model years, however it still falls short of a few of its competitors.
No matter what type of vehicle you’re looking to purchase, a modern entertainment suite is one of the most important qualities to look for. Onboard the 2019 GMC Terrain and 2019 Toyota RAV4, you’ll find a wide selection of standard and available entertainment features. Even on both base models, the entertainment suites are highly advanced and feature all of the modern touches drivers are looking for in a new vehicle.
The 2019 GMC Terrain with nearly every entertainment feature imaginable on its base model at no additional cost, making it a tough competitor for the crowded compact SUV class. These standard entertainment features include a 7-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth, and even voice recognition technology. The Terrain also features four standard USB ports and a 6-speaker sound system. While this is already a well-appointed entertainment suite for many drivers, some drivers prefer to further enhance the technology onboard their vehicle. The 2019 GMC Terrain makes this easy by offering several optional entertainment features like a larger touchscreen, two more USB ports, wireless charging, and an enhanced Bose sound system.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 also offers a long list of standard entertainment features, however lacks a few modern touches that drivers have come to expect in new vehicles. While the RAV4 offers a 7-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, a WiFi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay as standard features, it falls short of other entertainment suites with its absence of Android Auto. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 also only offers one standard USB port, which compared to the Terrain’s four standard USB ports is quite low. However, by upgrading to some of the more advanced entertainment features drivers can experience a larger touchscreen, navigation, and some additional USB ports for a bump in price.
Overall, the 2019 GMC Terrain takes the win in terms of entertainment technology as it offers a better list of standard features and offers premium upgrades at a fair price. Unfortunately, the RAV4’s lack of Android Auto makes it difficult to compete with other vehicles in its class that have been offering it for quite some time.
Even if you’re not looking to purchase a luxury vehicle, luxury features can often be found among lower trim levels of many new vehicles for sale and can transform the comfort and convenience of your ride. Both the 2019 GMC Terrain and 2019 Toyota RAV4 offer a plenty of luxurious features across their many trim levels. However, only one of these compact SUVs offer the iconic Denali trim.
The 2019 GMC Terrain is home to possibly the most iconic trim level ever created, the Denali trim. However, the Terrain does offer some impressive luxury features across its lower trim levels as well. Luxury and convenience features across all levels of the 2019 GMC Terrain include a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, an 8-way power adjustable driver seat, heated rear seats, a hands free power liftgate, and remote start. In total the 2019 GMC Terrain offers four trim levels, which include the SL, SLE, SLT, and Denali. However, drivers looking to experience a true luxury experience will want to opt for the Denali trim. This model of the Terrain has a starting MSRP of $37,800 and features every luxury imaginable.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 offers a variety of luxury features, however many are only available on its highest trim levels. These available luxury and convenience features include heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a power adjustable driver seat, synthetic leather upholstery, heated rear seats, a power liftgate, and a moonroof. In total, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 offers five trim levels, the LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, and Limited. However, none are as coveted as the Terrain’s Denali trim.
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