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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. GMC Acadia (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 GMC Acadia specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Chevrolet Equinox GMC Acadia  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 118.9 in -6.4 in
Length 187.8 in 200.7 in -12.9 in
Width 72.5 in 78.2 in -5.7 in
Height 66.3 in 69.9 in -3.6 in
Curb Weight 4101 lb. 4870 lb. -769 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 22.0 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.4 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 61.9 in -6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 57.8 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 61.1 in -5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 57.9 in -6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 36.9 in 3 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.4 in -38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.8 in -57.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 24.1 ft3 7.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.5 68.9 ft3 -37.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 116.9 ft3 -53.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 GMC Acadia

2011 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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