GMC Terrain vs Honda CR-V (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$175
- Terrain: 5 lb-ft more torque, 2.7 in more front legroom.
- CR-V: 3 mpg better, 15 hp more.
- CR-V wins 8 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Terrain | CR-V | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,195 | $32,370 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 190 hp | CR-V |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 179 lb-ft | Terrain |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | CR-V |
| Cargo, max | 63.5 cu ft | 76.5 cu ft | CR-V |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.8 cu ft | 39.3 cu ft | CR-V |
| Rear legroom | 39.7 in | 41.0 in | CR-V |
| Front legroom | 44.0 in | 41.3 in | Terrain |
| Length | 181.0 in | 184.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.5 in | 73.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lb | 3,472 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 800 lb | 1,500 lb | CR-V |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 7.8 in | CR-V |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3 s estimate | 7.8 s estimate | CR-V |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200 | CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | $720 |
| CR-V LX 2WD $30,920 | Terrain Elevation FWD $30,200 | $720 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Terrain | CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $32,195 | $32,370 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $40,728 | $40,050 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: CR-V wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | CR-V | 10% |
| Power | CR-V | 8% |
| Space | CR-V | 17% |
| Towing | CR-V | 47% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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