Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 118.9 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 200.7 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 78.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 72.8 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 4722 lb. | 547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 61.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 61.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.9 in | -57.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.9 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 38.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 57.8 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 33.2 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 117.0 ft3 | -28.3 ft3 |
2008 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |
2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |
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 |
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Two middle row captains chairs are great. Third row seats work well for smaller adults. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for a 6 foot person see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
good confort 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 |
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 |
2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |