Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | GMC Terrain | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 110.4 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 185.3 in | 191.1 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.4 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.1 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4032 lb. | 3492 lb. | 540 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 45.5 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 56.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 35.6 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review |
2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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