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

Hyundai versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Hyundai versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai and GMC both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over GMC.

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. 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 Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Hyundai has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and Hyundai and GMC tie in 1 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 3 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 6 categories: Hyundai TUCSON in Best 5-seater SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Crossover SUVs, Hyundai SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs, Hyundai TUCSON in Best Small SUVs, and Hyundai SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

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 TUCSON in Safest Crossover SUVs, Hyundai PALISADE in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Hyundai PALISADE in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Hyundai and GMC each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Hyundai ranks better with the SANTA FE in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and the SANTA FE in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.GMC ranks better with the Terrain in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Terrain in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 11 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 4 electric vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 13 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.