Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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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 | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,055 kg | 2,239 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 | 558 L | -173 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 1,954 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 3,313 L | -1 L |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating actually is practical. 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 |
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 |
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |