Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.5 in | 6.4 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 188.8 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 71.4 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 69.3 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4722 lb. | 3907 lb. | 815 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 55.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 51.1 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 55.9 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 51.4 in | 6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.2 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 35.7 | 33.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |