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GMC Acadia (2009) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 GMC Acadia and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2009 GMC Acadia and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model GMC Acadia Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,020 mm 3,020 mm 0 mm
Length 5,098 mm 5,207 mm 0 mm
Width 1,986 mm 1,991 mm 0 mm
Height 1,849 mm 1,788 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,239 kg 2,298 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 83 L 83 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,572 mm 1,575 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,468 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 1,001 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,552 mm 1,557 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,471 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 937 mm 935 mm 2 mm
Headroom, Row 3 975 mm 960 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,468 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,227 mm 1,227 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 843 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 558 L 691 L -133 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,954 L 1,948 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,313 L 3,296 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 GMC Acadia

2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Two middle row captains chairs are great. Third row seats work well for smaller adults. see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room for a 6 foot person see full GMC Acadia review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
good confort 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
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
2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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