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Acura MDX (2008) vs. GMC Acadia (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 GMC Acadia specs.

2008 Acura MDX and 2008 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Acura MDX GMC Acadia  
Engine 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6600
251 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 118.9 in -10.6 in
Length 190.7 in 200.7 in -10 in
Width 78.5 in 78.2 in 0.3 in
Height 68.2 in 72.8 in -4.6 in
Curb Weight 4539 lb. 4936 lb. -397 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 22.0 gal. -1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.2 in 40.4 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 61.9 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.0 in 57.8 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.3 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.5 in 61.1 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 57.9 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 36.9 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.7 in 38.4 in -2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 57.1 in 57.8 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.0 in 48.3 in -6.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.1 in 33.2 in -4.1 in
Total Legroom 109 in (over 3 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.0 ft3 19.7 ft3 -4.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.9 ft3 69.0 ft3 -26.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.5 ft3 117.0 ft3 -33.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 GMC Acadia

2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating actually is practical. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review
 
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