2017 Ford Edge vs 2017 GMC Terrain

The compact crossover SUV segment has grown since its debut unlike any other automotive class out there. Thanks to a perfect combination of power, gas mileage, passenger comfort, cargo capacity and handling, compact crossover SUVs have everything you need for daily commutes, road trips, trips to the grocery store and anything else everyday life throws at you.

With such growth in the segment, however, it can be hard to know which compact crossover SUV you should purchase. If you don’t know about the new Ford Edge, that is. The new Edge, with its powerful and efficient engine choices, smooth handling and comfortable and feature-filled interior, has firmly cemented itself at the top of the compact crossover SUV class. To see what we mean, just check out this 2017 Ford Edge versus 2017 GMC Terrain head-to-head model comparison.

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Get More Horsepower, More Torque and Similar Fuel Efficiency with the New Ford Edge

Let’s begin under the hood and check out the power rantings of the new Ford Edge and the new GMC Terrain. The 2017 Ford Edge gives you up to 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque, while the 2017 GMC Terrain can only give you up to 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque.

Usually when you see such a large difference in power ratings, a large difference in fuel economy comes along with it. But that’s not the case for the 2017 Edge and the 2017 Terrain. In fact, both the new Edge and the new Terrain get 21 miles per gallon in the city. The two models are also very close in terms of highway gas mileage. The 2017 GMC Terrain gets 31 miles per gallon on the highway and the 2017 Ford Edge gets 29 miles per gallon on the highway, which isn’t a difference you’ll notice at the pump, especially when you consider all the additional power you’re getting.

For more on the 2017 Ford Edge, please reach out to our friendly Brandon Ford staff in Tampa, FL.