2025 GMC Terrain vs. 2025 Volvo XC40 Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Terrain

2025 GMC
Terrain

MSRP*: $30,000 to $32,000
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Picture of the 2025 Volvo XC40

2025 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,650 to $49,300
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MPG - City 24 - 26 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 181.0 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Terrain than in the Volvo XC40. The GMC Terrain will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Terrain as you will with the Volvo XC40, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Volvo XC40, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The GMC Terrain is about the same width as the Volvo XC40. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Terrain, which is slightly longer than the Volvo XC40.

Handling
The GMC Terrain has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Terrain has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC40.

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 Volvo XC40.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Terrain and the Volvo XC40. The GMC Terrain has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC40.