Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 5,098 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,986 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,239 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 83 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 975 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 843 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 682 L | -189 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,951 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 3,310 L | -1 L |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2010 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |