Hyundai Kona vs GMC Terrain
The Hyundai Kona is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the GMC Terrain, a 88 mpg advantage and costs about $1,600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Hyundai Kona leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2027
Hyundai Kona
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 58 configurations
2015–2027
GMC Terrain
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 47 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Hyundai Kona | GMC Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 120 mpg ✓ | 32 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 134 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 108 mpg ✓ | 39 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $600 ✓ | $2,200 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 281 g/mi ✓ | 316 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 2.0, SIDI, with Stop-Start, Stop-Start | SIDI, 1.6, SIDI; FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Electricity, Premium | Regular, Premium, Diesel |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2018–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 58 | 47 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Kona vs Terrain: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Kona or the GMC Terrain?
The Hyundai Kona is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 32 mpg for the GMC Terrain, a 88 mpg advantage and costs about $1,600 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Hyundai Kona runs about $600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,200 for the GMC Terrain — a difference of roughly $1,600 per year.
What engines do the Kona and Terrain offer?
Hyundai Kona: 2.0, SIDI, with Stop-Start, Stop-Start. GMC Terrain: SIDI, 1.6, SIDI; FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Hyundai Kona and the GMC Terrain as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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