GMC vs. Honda

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from GMC and Honda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both GMC and Honda cars.

When comparing the GMC brand to the Honda brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower and towing capacity. Honda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

GMC versus Honda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing GMC versus Honda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Honda in 3 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, GMC has lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Honda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

GMC versus Honda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: GMC vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Honda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 4 comparisons. In 3 comparisons, GMC and Honda have the same towing capacity.

GMC versus Honda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of GMC versus Honda overall quality ratings shows Honda with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Honda has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. GMC has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and GMC and Honda tie in 1 comparisons. Honda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 4 comparisons. GMC and Honda tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Honda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 4 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 8 categories: Honda CR-V in Best 5-seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best 8-seater SUVs, Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Honda Pilot in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, Honda CR-V in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and Honda Pilot in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Honda HR-V in Safest Crossover SUVs, Honda Pilot in Safest Midsize SUVs, Honda Ridgeline in Safest Midsize Trucks, and Honda Pilot in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Honda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Honda CR-V in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Honda Pilot in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Honda Ridgeline in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, Honda CR-V in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Honda Pilot in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Honda offers 7 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles. Honda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 1 electric vehicle, and 1 hydrogen vehicle.

GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. Honda offers 7 all-wheel-drive models and 11 front-wheel-drive models.