Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 118.9 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 200.7 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 78.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 69.9 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 4870 lb. | 708 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 61.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 57.8 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 61.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 57.9 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.9 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 57.8 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 48.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 33.2 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2011 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 |
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 |