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Ford Escape (2008) vs. GMC Acadia (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Escape and 2009 GMC Acadia specs.

2008 Ford Escape and 2009 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Ford Escape GMC Acadia  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.1 in 118.9 in -15.8 in
Length 174.7 in 200.7 in -26 in
Width 71.1 in 78.2 in -7.1 in
Height 67.7 in 72.8 in -5.1 in
Curb Weight 3547 lb. 4936 lb. -1389 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.5 gal. 22.0 gal. -5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 40.4 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.6 in 61.9 in -5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 57.8 in -4.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 61.1 in -5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 57.9 in -8.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.9 in -1.3 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 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.2 ft3 19.7 ft3 9.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 29.2 69.0 ft3 -39.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.3 ft3 117.0 ft3 -50.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 GMC Acadia

2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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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