Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 3,023 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 5,245 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,986 mm | 2,002 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,209 kg | 2,633 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 106 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,572 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,529 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,011 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,552 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 993 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 975 mm | 973 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,468 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,275 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 958 mm | -115 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 682 L | 527 L | 155 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,951 L | 1,557 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,310 L | 3,067 L | 0 L |
2011 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 |
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 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |