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GMC Terrain (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 GMC Terrain and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model GMC Terrain Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
197 kW@6950
301 Nm@5100
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,707 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,900 kg 1,935 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 73 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,400 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 1,019 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,303 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,074 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 742 mm -742 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 895 L 292 L 603 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.6 1,198 L 30.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,809 L 2,701 L -1 L

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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 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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