Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | GMC Terrain | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6000 252 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 111.2 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 185.3 in | 193.5 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.3 in | 8 in |
Curb Weight | 4032 lb. | 3579 lb. | 453 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.9 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 54.8 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.5 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |