| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| 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 | AWD | |
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 2009 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 |