Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Flex | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 118.9 in | -1 in |
Length | 202.3 in | 200.7 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 78.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 67.6 in | 69.9 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 4870 lb. | -31 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 61.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.8 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 39.3 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 61.1 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 57.9 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 36.9 in | 7.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 57.8 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 48.3 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.4 in | 33.2 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 86.7 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -30.2 ft3 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex 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 |