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2012 GMC Acadia and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 113.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 193.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 73.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4870 lb. | 4706 lb. | 164 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 59.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 58.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 53.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 45.3 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 34.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 25 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 33.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 GMC Acadia
| 2012 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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