Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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 | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 118.9 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 200.7 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 78.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 69.9 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 4656 lb. | -4 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 61.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 57.8 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 61.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 57.9 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 57.8 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 48.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 33.2 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 |
2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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 |