Comparison - GMC Terrain Denali 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Nivus 2021

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Is the 2022 GMC Terrain the BEST new compact SUV
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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
37,500
Updated: 
22 Aug 2019
$
Updated: 
29 May 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
-
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
White Frost Tricoat
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Red Quartz Tintcoat
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Quicksilver Metallic
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Summit White
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Ebony Twilight Metallic
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Graphite Gray Metallic
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Satin Steel Metallic
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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

For 2021 Optional diesel-powered engine is no longer offered.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.

Pros
Comfortable and upscale interior
Touchscreen interfaces are intuitive and easy to use

Cons
Price with options runs higher than average for the class
1.5-liter turbocharged engine is disappointing
Less cargo space behind the back seat than in most competitors

By: 
edmunds.com

GMC hasn't made any big changes to the Terrain for 2021, but it has given the compact SUV a boost in the driver-assistance department. The Pro Safety Plus package now comes standard across the lineup and includes automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and more.

Pros
Spacious cabin and cargo area,
efficient powertrains,
brisk acceleration with the optional turbo four.

Cons
A few cheap interior bits,
annoying shifter buttons,
expensive compared with class-leading SUVs.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 GMC Terrain's #11 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the GMC Terrain has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 33 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Roomy cabin
Good fuel economy
Refined ride

Cons
High starting price
Sluggish base engine
Small cargo capacity

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
25.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
Torque: 
203ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
170hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
-
Door Pockets: 
yes
-
Cupholders: 
yes
-
Overhead console: 
yes
-
Seatback Storage: 
yes
-
Power Steering: 
yes
-
Parking sensors: 
yes
-
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
-
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
-
Rear View Camera: 
yes
-
Front view Camera: 
-
-
Side view Camera: 
-
-
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
leather steering wheel
keyless ignition
turn signal in mirrors
Sun sensor
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.30in
Width: 
72.40in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
Wheel Base: 
107.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
40.90in
Rear leg room: 
39.70in
Front Hip Room: 
54.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
51.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
29.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3609.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
-
Clock: 
yes
-
Trip computer: 
yes
-
Techometer: 
yes
-
Compass: 
yes
-
More Instruments: 
descent control
Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
hands-free entry
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
bucket front seats
height adjustable passenger seat
2 -way manual passenger seat adjustment
multi-level heating driver seat
fold flat passenger seat
leather
height adjustable driver seat
multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8 -way power driver seat
6 -way power passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
folding center armrest
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
-
Climate Control: 
yes
-
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
-
-
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
-
Satellite radio: 
yes
-
Video monitor: 
-
-
More Entertainment: 
memory card slot
speed sensitive volume control
Bose premium brand speakers
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
USB connection
1 subwoofer(s)
7 total speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
-
Rear defogger: 
-
-
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
-
Wheel size: 
19 X 7.5 In.
Wheels more: 
inside mounted spare tire
temporary spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
-
Front head airbags: 
yes
-
Rear head airbags: 
yes
-
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
-
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
-
Traction control: 
yes
-
Child seat anchors: 
yes
-
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
-
Rear brakes: 
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
-
Daytime running lights: 
yes
-
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
-
Front fog lights: 
yes
-
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
-
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
-
Front headrests: 
yes
-
Rear headrests: 
yes
-
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
-
More Safety Features: 
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
post-collision safety system
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
4-Wheel ABS

Options

Packages: 
Roadside Safety Package
Cargo Package
Fleet Convenience Package (Fleet)
Denali Premium Package
Exterior Options: 
"Hit the Road" Package
Wheel Locks
Skyscape Power Glass Sunroof
Molded Assist Steps
Front License Plate Mounting Package
Roof Rack Cross Rails
Custom Molded Front And Rear Splash Guards
Interior Options: 
Floor Liner Package
Cargo Area Organizer
Protective Seat Cover
Interior Protection Package
Rear Seat Infotainment System w/out DVD Player
Horizontal Cargo Net
Rear Seat Infotainment System W/DVD Player

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Jet Black, leather
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Light Platinum/Taupe, leather
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