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| 252 | Horsepower (HP) | 170 |
| 260 | Torque (lb-ft) | 175 |
| 3,500 | Max Towing Capacity (LBS) | 1,102 |
Choosing a small SUV is a great way to get the excellent functionality and spaciousness of an SUV without having a vehicle that is so large it takes over your life. Once you have narrowed down your options, however, it can still be challenging to choose the right one with everything you need. We often find it helps to look at just a couple models at once, so you can dig into the details on them and see what has the right options for you. Consider the 2020 GMC Terrain vs 2020 Nissan Rogue, for example, and let us see how they stack up.
Right from the start, you can see that the 2020 GMC Terrain has two different engines available while the Nissan Rogue has only one. With that in mind, the starting engine for the Terrain is superior to what is offered on the Rogue, and if you choose the available engine, then you get far more power in the Terrain than the Rogue can offer. This not only makes the 2020 GMC Terrain more fun to drive, especially with its 9-speed automatic transmission but also provides you with tangible benefits, such as far greater towing capacity.
While the 2020 Nissan Rogue has some decent interior features and safety options, ultimately, the 2020 GMC Terrain comes out on top. This is especially true when you look at the luxurious Denali trim for the Terrain and everything it has to offer, including very comfortable seating with leather details and a wireless charging pad for your devices. With safety features that include automatic emergency braking, a safety alert seat, and a Teen Driver system, the Terrain will help protect you and your loved ones. If you are ready to see the 2020 GMC Terrain for yourself, then visit us at Rick Hendrick Buick GMC Duluth today.
The engine is the heart of your vehicle; that is true whether you are looking at a powerful sports car or a small SUV. So you want to make sure you choose a ride that has a good engine that makes it fun to drive. The 2020 GMC Terrain is the clear winner in this regard as it gives you more options and much more power.
There are two different engines to choose from with the 2020 GMC Terrain, though your choice of trim can affect which engine you can get. The standard option is a 1.5L Turbo 4-cylinder engine that provides you with up to 170 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque, which comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission. There is also an available 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder engine that delivers up to 252 hp and up to 260 lb-ft of torque for incredible performance, which also comes with a 9-speed automatic. Both engines are incredibly fun to drive and quite responsive, with the more powerful engine giving you an experience you might not expect from a small SUV.
By comparison, the 2020 Nissan Rogue has only one single engine available, which might not be as much of an issue if it was just more powerful. The Rogue comes with a 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder engine that offers up to 170 hp and up to 175 lb-ft of torque. As you can see, that is the same horsepower as the standard engine in the Terrain, but quite a bit less torque. When you compare this to the available 2.0L Turbo engine in the 2020 GMC Terrain, it is not even a contest. Paired with a continuously variable transmission system, you will definitely feel the lack of power when driving the Nissan Rogue.
Because the 2020 GMC Terrain has a more powerful engine available, you can get much greater towing capacity with it compared to the 2020 Nissan Rogue. A lot of the time, when you compare the available towing between two similar vehicles, it often comes down to pretty minor differences. In this case, however, it is quite substantial.
The 2020 GMC Terrain has a maximum towing of up to 1,500 lbs with its standard engine. If you choose a model of the Terrain with its available 2.0L Turbo engine, however, then you can get up to 3,500 lbs of maximum towing when properly equipped. That certainly puts the 2020 Nissan Rogue to shame and can make a massive difference if you have a large trailer or boat you want to tow.
By contrast, the 2020 Nissan Rogue, with its one available engine, can get up to 1,102 lbs of maximum towing potential when properly equipped. This means that even the Terrain's lower model has superior towing capabilities. Since there are no other engines available, this is as good as it gets for the Rogue. While that is not terrible, it falls very short in comparison to the GMC Terrain.
Although both the 2020 GMC Terrain and the 2020 Nissan Rogue have some great interior features, the Terrain – in particular, the Denali trim – really sets itself apart and goes beyond what Nissan has to offer. The Terrain Denali features an 8-inch infotainment system with navigation, HD Radio, and a Bose premium audio system. It also has an 8-way power driver's seat and 6-way power front passenger seat, both with 2-way power lumbar, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls. The 2020 GMC Terrain Denali has a 4-inch color driver information screen, keyless open and start, numerous USB ports, and a wireless charging pad for compatible devices.
By comparison, the highest trim for the 2020 Nissan Rogue, the SL, has some good features but just falls short again. It has a 7-inch infotainment display with navigation, a Bose premium audio system, and a pair of USB ports. The Rogue SL also has an 8-way power driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support, but it only has a 4-way power front-passenger seat and no power lumbar in it. It has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote start, and some other good features, though it lacks the option for a wireless charging pad.
The importance of safety for a vehicle really cannot be overstated, which is why it is so good to see that both of these vehicles have excellent safety features. The 2020 GMC Terrain simply offers more. Let us look at the highest trim for both of these models.
The 2020 GMC Terrain Denali has automatic emergency braking, hill descent control, and front pedestrian braking. It also has a comprehensive airbag system, lane change alert with side blind zone alert, and a rear cross-traffic alert. The Terrain Denali gives you front, and rear park assist, an HD rear vision camera, forward collision alert with a following-distance indicator, and a lane-keep assist feature with lane departure warning. You also get a safety alert seat that uses pulses to alert you when these features activate, along with a Teen Driver system that is ideal for teaching new drivers safe habits on the road.
The 2020 Nissan Rogue SL, on the other hand, has automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a lane departure warning, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. It also has automatic rear braking, numerous airbags, and intelligent cruise control. The Rogue SL lacks a safety alert seat, however, so you have to rely on audible alerts, and there is no Teen Driver system on the Nissan.
While the 2020 Nissan Rogue certainly has a lot to offer, it simply falls short of being able to deliver the kind of power and impressive performance you can get with the 2020 GMC Terrain. Choosing a small SUV should not mean settling for a meek, underperforming engine; you deserve to feel the full power and joy that comes with driving an SUV. The available engine in the Terrain, with its 9-speed transmission, truly creates a fun and rewarding driving experience that the Nissan Rogue cannot match. And when you couple that with its excellent interior features and great safety functionality, the Terrain comes out on top.
Here at Rick Hendrick Buick GMC Duluth, we are incredibly proud of the 2020 GMC Terrain and the rest of GMC's modern lineup. Our friendly and knowledgeable salespeople are here to answer all of your questions, and we will work closely with you to ensure you get the perfect vehicle for what you need. Whether you know exactly what you want, or you are just getting started looking for your next vehicle, we are here to help near Atlanta, GA. Call or visit us at Rick Hendrick Buick GMC Duluth today, and we will make sure you drive away completely happy.
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