GMC Terrain (2017) vs. Honda Accord (2009) Specs

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2017 GMC Terrain and 2009 Honda Accord Specifications

Model Year	2017	2009
Model	GMC Terrain	Honda Accord
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 271 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	110.2 in	2.3 in
Length	185.5 in	194.1 in	-8.6 in
Width	72.8 in	72.7 in	0.1 in
Height	66.3 in	58.1 in	8.2 in
Curb Weight	3988 lb.	3600 lb.	388 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.4 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	58.2 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	56.6 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.5 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.5 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	56.4 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.3 in	54.3 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	37.2 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	14.0 ft³	17.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.9 ft³	14.0 ft³	49.9 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 GMC Terrain

2017 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	The first-generation GMC Terrain took advantage of a long, 112.5-inch wheelbase to offer exceptional rear legroom--nearly 40 inches of it. On paper, the 2018 Terrain has only a half-inch less combined legroom despite a wheelbase shrink of 5.2 inches (to better align the vehicle with competitors and open up space for the downsized Acadia). In reality, rear legroom seems ample but no longer outstanding. The rear seats in the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are similarly roomy. But the Terrain does pull ahead when evaluating rear seat comfort. Its high-mounted rear seat cushion provides better leg support than others. The Compass's rear seat is lower and firmer. The Terrain's rear seat can even recline a little. Based on their specs, the Jeep is nearly as roomy inside as the GMC. Headroom, shoulder room, and combined legroom specs all differ by less than an inch. In reality, the Jeep's interior feels significantly narrower. And the Jeep Cherokee? All of its interior specs are also within an inch of the Terrain's, though often in the other direction. Why does Jeep offer two crossovers so close in size? This isn't clear. In terms of specs, they differ most in combined legroom and cargo volume. The Cherokee has 1.3 inches more of the former--good to have, but hardly justification for an additional model--and about ten percent LESS of the latter. How can the larger Jeep have less cargo volume? I suspect that the Compass was measured more creatively, and cannot actually hold as much cargo. Based on their specs--and I always take cargo volume specs with more than a little salt--the new Terrain can swallow a few more cubic feet of cargo than the Compass (63.3 vs. 59.8) but falls well short of the RAV4 (70.6 in hybrid form, 73.4 otherwise). A Honda CR-V can fit a couple more cubes than the RAV4. The GMC Terrain and the Jeeps compensate for not having the most spacious cargo areas with front passenger seats that fold forward. If your cargo is long but not wide, one of these is the way to go. Though closely related to the GMC, the Chevrolet Equinox does not offer this feature. see full GMC Terrain review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Accord

2009 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review
2009	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	passengers are really happy with the room. the leather seating is soft. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review

2009 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review
2008	4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Backache see full Honda Accord review

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