2025 GMC Terrain vs. 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Terrain

2025 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,000 to $32,000
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime

2024 Toyota
RAV4 Prime

MSRP*: $43,690 to $47,560
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 63.1 - 63.2 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 302-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 302 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,500 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 180.9 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The GMC Terrain offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota RAV4 Prime. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Terrain and the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the GMC Terrain is a better financial choice over the Toyota RAV4 Prime, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Terrain is much wider than the Toyota RAV4 Prime, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the GMC Terrain takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4 Prime, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Terrain does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Terrain and the Toyota RAV4 Prime. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the GMC Terrain as you will in the Toyota RAV4 Prime.