| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | GMC Terrain | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,707 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,748 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 50 L | 21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,303 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 919 mm | -918 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 895 L | 561 L | 334 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,809 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
| 2010 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great, lots of room for a 6ft.3in teenager see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of rear seat lag room with seat fully slide back. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Comfortable vehicle for driver and front seat passenger see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |