Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 5,098 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,986 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 2,209 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 83 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 998 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 937 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 975 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 843 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 682 L | -297 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,951 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 3,310 L | -1 L |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer 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 |