| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | GMC Terrain | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 102.4 in | 10.1 in |
| Length | 185.3 in | 171.3 in | 14 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 61.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3853 lb. | 2679 lb. | 1174 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 51.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 52.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 47.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.9 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
| 2010 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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 room. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |