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GMC Terrain (2012) vs. Nissan Maxima (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 GMC Terrain and 2010 Nissan Maxima specs.

2012 GMC Terrain and 2010 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model GMC Terrain Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
261 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 109.3 in 3.2 in
Length 185.3 in 190.6 in -5.3 in
Width 72.8 in 73.2 in -0.4 in
Height 66.3 in 57.8 in 8.5 in
Curb Weight 4032 lb. 3556 lb. 476 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 20.0 gal. -1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.5 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 56.3 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 53.4 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.8 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 36.4 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 55.1 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.3 in 53.9 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 34.6 in 5.3 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.4 in (over 2 rows) 2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.6 ft3 14.2 ft3 17.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.9 ft3 14.2 ft3 49.7 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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Nissan Maxima

2010 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2010 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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