2023 GMC Terrain Comparison
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2023 GMC Terrain vs 2023 Kia Sportage
CAPACITY
Seating
Doors
ENGINE
Liters/Type
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
TRANSMISSION
Type
DRIVETRAIN
Type
FUEL CONSUMPTION
2023 GMC Terrain Denali
CAPACITY
5 Adults
4 Doors
ENGINE
1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder
175 hp
203 lb-ft
TRANSMISSION
9-Speed Automatic
DRIVETRAIN
All-Wheel Drive
FUEL CONSUMPTION
2023 Kia Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD
CAPACITY
5 Adults
4 Doors
ENGINE
2.5L 4-cylinder Engine
187 hp @ 6,100 rpm
178 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
TRANSMISSION
8-Speed Automatic
DRIVETRAIN
All-Wheel Drive
FUEL CONSUMPTION
See How the 2023 GMC Terrain Compares to the Rest
At Spitzer Chevy Buick GMC, we are proud to present the all-new 2023 GMC Terrain that offers exceptional power, style, comfort and technology. This crossover SUV has gained popularity for all the right reasons and the team at our GMC dealership in DuBois, PA, wants to show it off. We understand, though, that when shopping for a new luxury SUV, you have plenty of choices.
To show how the 2023 GMC Terrain stands up to the competition, we’ve compiled a comparison of the 2023 GMC Terrain vs 2023 Kia Sportage. What you’ll soon find is that the 2023 Terrain outshines all, including the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V and 2023 Sportage. Contact us today to learn more.
Sleek Styling From the Inside Out
It’s easy to see from our lot that all trim levels of the 2023 GMC Terrain were designed to impress. The exterior features an athletic stance, a sleek profile and your choice of 17-inch or 19-inch wheels. The base configurations come standard with deep-tinted rear glass, C-shaped LED signature lighting for the tail lamps and headlamps and an acoustic laminated windshield. When opting for premium trims, such as the Denali or AT4, you gain features that include a hands-free power liftgate, cross rails, roof rack side rails, a cold air grille shutter and a SkyScape®power sunroof.
A comparison of the 2023 GMC Terrain vs 2023 Kia Sportage shows that this year’s model of the Sportage only offers 17-inch wheels with base trims offering LED headlights and a black grille with silver accents. Only when you upgrade to premium trims do you gain a heated windshield, panoramic sunroof and all-terrain tires.
Within the 2023 GMC Terrain interior, it’s all about keeping you and your passengers comfortable. The 2023 GMC Terrain features luxury beyond comparison with soft cloth seats and available perforated leather seats. The base trims offer an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a 60/40 split folding rear seat while premium configurations feature heated and ventilated front seats, ambient interior lighting and an 8-way power driver seat.
A side by side look at the 2023 GMC Terrain vs 2023 Kia Sportage reveals that the base configurations come standard with dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a heated steering wheel, a push-button start and proximity key and a 60/40 split folding rear seat to expand the cargo space. While the base trims are outfitted with cloth upholstery, premium trims offer leather seats, ventilated front seats, heated front seats and a 10-way power driver seat with 2-way lumbar support and memory settings.
Bold Power on the Road
The primary difference between the 2023 GMC Terrain vs 2023 Kia Sportage when it comes to power is that the all-new Terrain offers a turbocharger. This luxury SUV is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates 203 lb-ft of torque and 175 horsepower. Pairing with front-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic transmission, you’ll find that smooth handling comes naturally.
By comparison, the 2023 Kia Sportage does also offer a 4-cylinder that produces 187 horsepower, but you only get an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2023 Kia Sportage does offer a hybrid model that pairs a 1.6-liter 5-cylinder engine with an electric motor. When it comes to fuel efficiency, the Terrain has the advantage with an average MPG of 24 in the city and 28 on the highway versus the 23 MPG in the city you’ll find with the 2023 Kia Sportage.
Advanced Safety Technology
It’s natural to want to drive with confidence and you can do just that in the 2023 GMC Terrain that features a suite of safety features. Standard driver assistance technologies include a rear vision camera, forward collision alerts with automatic emergency braking and a following distance indicator. Lane departure warnings with lane keeping assist, as well as front pedestrian braking are standard safety features, too. When moving to premium configurations, you gain an HD surround vision camera, blind zone and rear cross traffic alerts and adaptive cruise control.
The 2023 Kia Sportage does fare well when it comes to safety, too. The base trims feature forward collision warnings with automatic emergency braking and a driver attention monitor with premium trims offering blind spot monitoring, safe exit warnings and rear cross traffic alerts.
Connectivity for the Long Haul
Staying in touch is important, but so is keeping your eyes on the road. You can do both with the interior technology available with the 2023 GMC Terrain. This luxury SUV features the GMC infotainment system with either a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen display, as well as standard Wi-Fi hotspot, voice recognition and Bluetooth® streaming audio. All trims of the Terrain come standard with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto while premium trims feature a head-up display, a 110-volt power outlet, navigation , an automatic parking assistant and remote start.
A comparison of the 2023 GMC Terrain vs 2023 Kia Sportage will showcase that the Sportage does also offer a standard Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth® and smartphone syncing. However, navigation, wireless charging and a premier sound system is only available with higher level trims.
The Winner: The 2023 GMC Terrain SUV
It’s clear to see from this comparison of the 2023 GMC Terrain vs 2023 Kia Sportage, that the all-new Terrain is the real winner. See for yourself when making your way to our GMC dealership in DuBois, PA, and save more when taking advantage of our financing and leasing offers.