Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@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 | 3,020 mm | 2,888 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,986 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,209 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 85 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,572 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 983 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,552 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 937 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 975 mm | 950 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,468 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 886 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 682 L | 385 L | 297 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,951 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,310 L | 2,370 L | 1 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 |
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 |