Ford Edge vs GMC Terrain
Owning a crossover can be a great addition to your vehicle collection if you need something that gets good gas mileage, has comfortable seating for four people, and is capable of dealing with some adverse conditions. While the motivation to buy a crossover is obvious, which one you should buy might not be so clear. With Edge and Terrain as two of the leaders in this market, we’d like to use this article to compare them and see if we can identify which would be best for your needs.
Starting with Practicality
For most buyers in this small SUV/crossover segment, the motivations behind their purchasing decision will be largely practical. In other words, it’s about determining which vehicle offers the most for the money and is going to be the most useful on a day-to-day basis. Given that reality, let’s start our discussion by talking about some of the practical points that play a role in the process of picking a car.
First, gas mileage. Getting more miles per gallon will allow you to save money for however long you own the vehicle, so this is a key point to monitor. If you compare the base engines in the Edge and Terrain, you’ll find that they are very similar on the highway – around 30 MPG – while the Terrain has the advantage in fuel efficiency on city streets.
Another practical consideration is safety, and both vehicles fare quite well here. They are each equipped with plenty of safety equipment as standard, without having to pay for any upgrades. Beyond what comes standard, some other advanced features you may find include lane keep assist, forward collision alert, intelligent headlights, and more.
Who Needs Room?
Some vehicles in the crossover and small SUV segment don’t offer much more space than a typical passenger sedan. Part of the motivation for moving up into a small SUV is the idea that you’ll be able to take more things with you – and passengers will be more comfortable – so you need to consider this when you select your vehicle.
This is one area where the Edgeshines over the Terrain. Nearly 10 additional cubic feet of storage space are available in the Edge, making it much easier to pack up for soccer practice or a family road trip. You’ll have to be a bit stingier with what you bring along in the Terrain, which means it won’t be quite as functional for your day-to-day life.
Engine Comparison
It’s true that you probably aren’t buying a small SUV with pure performance in mind. There are other types of vehicles to get a thrill – this is the type of machine that is more about getting the job done. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun along the way, and the Edge is going to deliver more of that fun than what the Terrain is capable of.
With the Edge, you’ll have a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, offering at least 250 horsepower. The Terrain also has a turbo, but it is only a 1.5-liter, and the horsepower starts at 170. That’s quite a dramatic difference and one that you will immediately notice out on the road. Sure, the Terrain is still going to get you around town just fine, but it will be more enjoyable – and a little easier to keep up with the flow of traffic – when you can rely on the additional power of the Edge.
A Worthy Investment
The Ford Edge does come with a higher base price than the Terrain, but that price is more than justified by what you will receive in exchange. Specifically, think about the larger, more powerful engine, and the additional cargo room. A bigger engine and more space to put your things will dramatically upgrade your experience as the owner of this vehicle, and you will be happy that you spent the extra money in the end.
The Ford Edge is an excellent all-around vehicle that stands out from the Terrain thanks to advantages in a few key categories. If you have decided that you want to buy an Edge, or if you are leaning that way but need to take a test drive first, Five Star Ford is here to help. You can see what inventory we have available by checking out the listings on our site, and our team is always ready to assist if you reach out or stop by the dealership. Thank you for your time!