Hyundai vs. GMC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Hyundai and GMC 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 Hyundai and GMC cars.
When comparing the Hyundai brand to the GMC brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. GMC has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and safety.
Hyundai versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for GMC in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Hyundai has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Hyundai versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: GMC vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Hyundai offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Hyundai and GMC have the same towing capacity.
Hyundai versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus GMC overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. GMC has better car rankings in 2 categories: GMC Terrain in Best 5-seater SUVs and GMC Terrain in Best Small SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Hyundai and GMC each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Hyundai ranks better with the SANTA FE in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the SANTA FE in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.GMC ranks better with the Terrain in Most Reliable Small SUVs and the Yukon in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.
Safest Car Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 3 categories: Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai has better car rankings in 4 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.
Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.
Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
$28,937 - $39,829
Hyundai PALISADE
$43,169 - $56,030
Hyundai SANTA FE
$36,405 - $50,125
New Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$28,237 - $42,677
GMC Acadia
$42,760 - $65,309
GMC Acadia
$42,760 - $65,309
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
$26,134 - $37,565
Hyundai PALISADE
$40,705 - $55,981
Hyundai SANTA FE
$35,754 - $50,129
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$26,492 - $40,893
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
39.5%
Hyundai PALISADE
44.4%
Hyundai SANTA FE
45.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
44%
GMC Acadia
50.2%
GMC Acadia
50.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
277 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
25 / 32 / 28
Hyundai PALISADE
19 / 26 / 22
Hyundai SANTA FE
20 / 29 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
24 / 29 / 26
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
2000 lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
5000 lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
4500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
8.1 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.6 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.5 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
7.5 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.0 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.4 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
8.7 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
9.0 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
10 / 10
GMC Acadia
9.8 / 10
GMC Acadia
9.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
8.0 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
7.7 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
7.8 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.4 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#13 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#2 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#8 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#12 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#11 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#16 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#44 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#18 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
Hyundai SANTA FE
#1 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#9 of 67 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
GMC Acadia
#11 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
GMC Acadia
#11 of 39 in
Safest SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#7 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Hyundai SANTA FE
#8 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#9 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
GMC Acadia
#12 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money