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2008 GMC Acadia and 2006 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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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 | 118.9 in | 113.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 193.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 73.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4936 lb. | 4706 lb. | 230 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 59.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 58.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 53.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 45.3 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 34.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 69.0 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 117.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 GMC Acadia
| 2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating actually is practical. 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 |
| 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 |
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2006 Ford Explorer
| 2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |
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