| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | GMC Terrain | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 113.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 185.3 in | 193.4 in | -8.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 72.8 in | -6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4188 lb. | 4706 lb. | -518 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.0 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 55.5 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.9 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.6 | 43.9 ft3 | -12.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
| 2011 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The cloth power seat are very comfortable. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for all in the back seat. Very spacious. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of rear seat lag room with seat fully slide back. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Comfortable vehicle for driver and front seat passenger see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great, lots of room for a 6ft.3in teenager see full GMC Terrain review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.