2018 GMC Terrain vs. 2018 Honda CR-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 GMC Terrain and 2018 Honda CR-V 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 2018 GMC Terrain and the 2018 Honda CR-V.
When comparing the 2018 GMC Terrain's and the 2018 Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the 2018 GMC Terrain has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2018 GMC Terrain and 2018 Honda CR-V have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2018 GMC Terrain's and the 2018 Honda CR-V's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda CR-V is a better car than the 2018 GMC Terrain.
Pricing: A used 2018 GMC Terrain ranges from $14,247 to $24,674 while a used 2018 Honda CR-V is priced between $17,900 to $26,999.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 GMC Terrain loses 44 percent of its value and the 2018 Honda CR-V loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Honda CR-V retains 12.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 GMC Terrain.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Terrain is 8.6 out of 10 while the Honda CR-V's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the GMC Terrain being ranked 4 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Honda CR-V being ranked 1 out of 19. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the GMC Terrain is ranked 14 and the Honda CR-V is ranked 1.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Terrain is 8.0 out of 10. For the Honda CR-V the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Honda CR-V an advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Terrain.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 GMC Terrain’s base engine makes 170 horsepower, and the 2018 Honda CR-V base engine makes 184 horsepower. Both the Terrain and the CR-V are rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 447 and 448 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 GMC Terrain and 2018 Honda CR-V are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 GMC Terrain and the 2018 Honda CR-V have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Overview
Comparing the GMC Terrain to the Honda CR-V illustrates some key differences between the two compact SUVs. In the powertrain department, the GMC’s turbocharged four-cylinder can’t match the Honda’s significantly more powerful turbo-four. The fact that the CR-V is also offered with a fuel-efficient gasoline-electric hybrid system is another mark in its favor. In both models, front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive — designed more for dealing with inclement weather than off-pavement forays — is available as an option. While the GMC earns points for its luxurious Denali trim level, the Honda offers a larger interior with more room for people and cargo. Make note of the CR-V’s standard advanced safety features, along with its famous reliability and likely higher resale value, and the Honda gains the upper hand.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,370
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,550 - $27,895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,370
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,550 - $27,895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,149
Price Range:
$14,247 - $24,674
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,697
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$15,309 - $27,261
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
563
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,214
# Good or Great Deals:
273
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,454
Price Range:
$17,900 - $26,999
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,697
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$15,309 - $27,261
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,345
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80,148
# Good or Great Deals:
535
GMC Terrain Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 GMC Terrain
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
3.8 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
10.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda CR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
3.8 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
57%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 13
GMC Terrain Rankings
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43 out of / 67Summary Review
The GMC Terrain is a compact SUV that seats five people with a roomy cabin and impressive fuel economy. The current Terrain was redesigned for the 2020 model year, with new models costing an average of $31,939 and 3-year-old models averaging $24,337.
Summary Review
The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover with mass appeal. It has been one of the best-selling SUVs since its introduction as a 1997 model. The current CR-V benefitted from a redesign for the 2017 model year, with new models costing an average of $31,288 and 3-year-old models averaging $25,089.
Pros and Cons
- Spacious interior
- Fuel efficient engine
- Smooth ride
- Limited cargo space
- High starting price
- Base engine needs more power
Pros and Cons
- Hybrid version available
- Assertive exterior design
- Highly functional and comfortable interior
- Priced higher than some competitors
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is not to every driver’s taste
- Blind-spot monitoring unavailable in base models
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 GMC Terrain Trim Levels
Denali, SL, SLE, SLE Diesel, SLT, SLT Diesel
2018 Honda CR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
203 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 30 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
387 / 447 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
29.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
39.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
145.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3449 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3307 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
180.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Basque Red Pearl II
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Ivory
Gray
Gray
