Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | GMC Terrain | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 108.7 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 185.5 in | 182.3 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.3 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3527 lb. | 265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 52.3 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 54.9 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 33.4 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 51.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 GMC Terrain.
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |