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

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

2011 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 GMC Terrain Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Chevrolet Traverse GMC Terrain  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.9 in 112.5 in 6.4 in
Length 205.0 in 185.3 in 19.7 in
Width 78.4 in 72.8 in 5.6 in
Height 70.4 in 66.3 in 4.1 in
Curb Weight 5066 lb. 4188 lb. 878 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 18.8 gal. 3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 62.0 in 55.7 in 6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.1 in 55.1 in 4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.2 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.3 in 55.3 in 6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.8 in 51.3 in 6.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.9 in -3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 0.0 in 37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.6 in 0.0 in 57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.3 in 0.0 in 48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 0.0 in 33.2 in
Total Legroom 111.3 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.4 ft3 31.6 ft3 -7.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 68.8 ft3 31.6 37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 116.4 ft3 63.9 ft3 52.5 ft3

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

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse 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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