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Chevrolet Malibu (2011) vs. GMC Terrain (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 GMC Terrain specs.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu and 2012 GMC Terrain Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Chevrolet Malibu GMC Terrain  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.3 in 112.5 in -0.2 in
Length 191.8 in 185.3 in 6.5 in
Width 70.3 in 72.8 in -2.5 in
Height 57.1 in 66.3 in -9.2 in
Curb Weight 3645 lb. 4032 lb. -387 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal. 18.8 gal. -2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.8 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 55.7 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 55.1 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.2 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.2 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 55.3 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in 51.3 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.9 in -2.3 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 31.6 ft3 -16.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.1 ft3 63.9 ft3 -48.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 GMC Terrain

2012 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The GMC Terrain's long wheelbase also pays off with noticeably more rear seat leg room than in competitors. In fact, there's a little more combined legroom in the first two rows than in the far larger Yukon XL, and a few more inches than in the larger Acadia. Sound like enough space to fit a third row? Perhaps, but GM opted not to offer one. The Terrain is thoroughly compact in width. The larger GMCs remain much better options for transporting three adults in the back seat. They're also better for carrying cargo. The Terrain's cargo floor is long, but its also high and narrow, and the second-row seats don't fold flat. see full GMC Terrain review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 GMC Terrain

2012 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room. 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
The cloth power seat are very comfortable. see full GMC Terrain review
 
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