2012 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz and 2012 GMC Terrain contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz and the 2012 GMC Terrain.
When we compare the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz's and the 2012 GMC Terrain's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The 2012 GMC Terrain has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. Based on this comparison of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz's and the 2012 GMC Terrain's specifications and ratings, the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz is a better car than the 2012 GMC Terrain.
Pricing: A used 2012 Hyundai Veracruz ranges from $4,539 to $11,960 while a used 2012 GMC Terrain is priced between $4,342 to $11,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the 2012 GMC Terrain base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Veracruz is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 453 miles. The Terrain is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 576 miles.This gives the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2012 GMC Terrain the advantage in maximum range. The Veracruz uses gasoline, and the Terrain uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2012 GMC Terrain has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2012 GMC Terrain has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
22664
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
18500 - 26115
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8383
Price Range:
4539 - 11960
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
149661
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7973
Price Range:
4342 - 11995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
9420
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7043 - 23632
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
145
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
131254
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Hyundai Veracruz Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
GMC Terrain Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2012 GMC Terrain
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.889241878981059
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.123088555943165
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 20.4
Hyundai Veracruz Rankings
Not yet available
GMC Terrain Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
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5 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
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11 out of / 18Ranking
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15 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 54Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
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26 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 54Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
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51 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
2012 Hyundai Veracruz Trim Levels
GLS, Limited
2012 GMC Terrain Trim Levels
SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 453 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 576 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.2 inches
Cargo Space:
13.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
164 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4266 lbs
Width:
76.6 inches
Height:
71.1 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3853 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
185.3 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Athens Blue / Marine Blue
Brown
Sahara Bronze
Gray
Boulder Gray
Silver
Shimmering Silver
White
Stone White
Gold
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Metallic / Onyx Black
Blue
Steel Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Steel Metallic
Gray
Gray Green Metallic / Steel Gray Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Olympic White
Gold
Gold Mist Metallic
Red
Merlot Jewel Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Light Titanium
Black
Jet Black
