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2026 Hyundai Venue vs 2026 GMC Terrain

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VenuevsTerrain
3 wins·3 wins·1 partialProgrammatic

Venue starts $17,044 lower. Venue wins efficiency by 1.3 L/100 km. Terrain gives you 761 L more cargo room. Terrain reaches 9 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.

Interactive trim explorer

Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.

Hyundai VenueGMC Terrain

Full spec sheet

Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.

Entry price$17,044 lower
Venue

$21,999

Essential

Terrain

$39,043

Terrain

Average trim price$18,244 lower
Venue

$24,232

3 tracked trims

Terrain

$42,476

3 tracked trims

Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Venue, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 3 yr / 60,000 km for GMC Terrain.

Equipment differences

Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.

Expanded rows3beyond the core table
Model reach3 vs 1Venue vs Terrain
Pair overlap1 shared2 one-sided

Tech

Screen, charging, and software comforts that matter once the basics are covered.

1
Wireless chargingLeft only
Venue

$21,999

Essential

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection; Wireless Charging Pad; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®; Front 3 Stage Heated Seats; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Wireless Android Auto® & Apple CarPlay®

Terrain

Doesn’t reach it

Comfort & Cabin

Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.

2
Premium upholsteryLeft only
Venue

$24,099

Preferred

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: Proximity keyless entry system with push-button start; Drive Mode Selection; 15" alloy wheels; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel

Terrain

Doesn’t reach it

Moonroof / sunroofLeft sooner
Venue

$26,599

Ultimate

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 17" alloy wheels; Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning; Power Sunroof; Automatic Temperature Control; LED headlights with LED accents; Smartstream G1.6 (1,598cc) in-line 4 cylinder engine Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob; Heated steering wheel; Wireless Android Auto TM and Apple CarPlay TM; Power Sunroof

Terrain

$39,043

Terrain

Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Engine: 1.5L, Trans: AV, Fuel: X Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, panoramicRoof, powerLiftgate, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones; Ventilated front passenger seat; Ventilated driver seat; Panoramic power sunroof; Heated steering wheel; AutoSense power liftgate

Reasons to pick Hyundai Venue

  1. 1you want the lower price of entry: Essential starts at $21,999.
  2. 2efficiency matters: Essential bottoms out at 7.5 L/100 km.
  3. 3you prefer the subcompact suv with the clearer 3-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.

Trim Shortcuts

Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.

The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Hyundai Venue$21,999

Essential

7.5 L/100 km efficiency3 features
GMC Terrain$39,043

Terrain

8.8 L/100 km efficiency8 features

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