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Ford Explorer (2006) vs. GMC Terrain (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Explorer and 2012 GMC Terrain specs.

2006 Ford Explorer and 2012 GMC Terrain Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Ford Explorer GMC Terrain  
Engine 4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.7 in 112.5 in 1.2 in
Length 193.4 in 185.3 in 8.1 in
Width 73.7 in 72.8 in 0.9 in
Height 72.8 in 66.3 in 6.5 in
Curb Weight 4531 lb. 4188 lb. 343 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.5 gal. 18.8 gal. 3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.8 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 55.7 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.1 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.2 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 39.2 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.9 in 55.3 in 3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.5 in 51.3 in 4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.9 in 39.9 in -3 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.4 in 0.0 in 37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.3 in 0.0 in 45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 34.9 in 0.0 in 34.9 in
Total Legroom 114.2 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.6 ft3 31.6 ft3 -18 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.9 ft3 31.6 12.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 63.9 ft3 19.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Explorer

2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer 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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