GMC Terrain (2012) vs. Acura TSX (2009) Specs

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2012 GMC Terrain and 2009 Acura TSX Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	GMC Terrain	Acura TSX
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 172 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	106.6 in	5.9 in
Length	185.3 in	186.2 in	-0.9 in
Width	72.8 in	72.5 in	0.3 in
Height	66.3 in	56.7 in	9.6 in
Curb Weight	4032 lb.	3400 lb.	632 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.6 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	57.8 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	55.6 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.4 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	37.0 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	56.1 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.3 in	54.2 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	34.3 in	5.6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	12.6 ft³	19 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.9 ft³	12.6 ft³	51.3 ft³

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

2012 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura TSX

2009 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review

2009 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review
2010	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review
2009	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review
2008	4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review

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