Comparison - Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 2023 - vs - GMC Terrain Denali 2021

General

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Nissan Terrano

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Is the 2022 GMC Terrain the BEST new compact SUV
Is the 2022 GMC Terrain the BEST new compact SUV
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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
42,820
Updated: 
19 Jan 2023
$
37,500
Updated: 
22 Aug 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.50gals
15.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
#334583
Baja Storm Metallic
#8C7C6D
Obsidian Green Pearl
#18322F
Super Black
#121212
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
#852A2B
Gun Metallic
#858887
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#D6D6D6
Pearl White TriCoat
#FAFBF8
Color: 
White Frost Tricoat
#DDE0DB
Red Quartz Tintcoat
#711f1f
Quicksilver Metallic
#dadedd
Summit White
#ffffff
Ebony Twilight Metallic
#000000
Graphite Gray Metallic
#32373a
Satin Steel Metallic
#9ba0ab

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Thoughtful interior storage cubbies,
generous maximum towing capability,
cabin is well isolated from the road.

Cons
Forgettable driving demeanor,
top trims are priced higher than key rivals,
not as off-road capable as a Jeep.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Handsome and spacious interior
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features

Cons
Dated infotainment system
Above-average starting price

By: 
usnews.com

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: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
25.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
23.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
1.50L
Torque: 
270ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
203ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
295hp
at 6 400rpm
170hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
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: 
198.80in
182.30in
Width: 
77.90in
72.40in
Height: 
73.70in
Ground Clearance: 
7.70in
7.90in
Front Track: 
66.70in
Rear Track: 
66.70in
Wheel Base: 
114.20in
107.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
39.60
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
44.30in
40.90in
Rear leg room: 
35.50in
39.70in
Front Hip Room: 
58.30in
54.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.80in
57.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
56.30in
51.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
59.60in
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
80.50cu.ft
63.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
6000lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.60cu.ft
29.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
4605.00lbs
3609.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes
More Instruments: 
descent control
Center limited slip differential

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
no
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Multi-level heating driver seat
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: 
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Multi-level heating
Manual folding bench third row seats
Split-folding rear seatback
folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Three zone climate control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Front Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8.0" infotainment display size
6 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control
3 months of provided satellite radio service
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
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
19 X 7.5 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
inside mounted spare tire
temporary spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
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
#000000
Light Platinum/Taupe, leather
#bdb2ac