

Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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 | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | -2.9 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 | 24.1 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 33.2 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 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |