| Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 3,025 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,098 mm | 5,050 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,986 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,112 kg | 1,971 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 68 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,572 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,029 mm | 997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,552 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 991 mm | -54 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 975 mm | 988 mm | -13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,468 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 818 mm | 25 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 682 L | 515 L | 167 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,951 L | 1,356 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,310 L | 2,486 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Explorer.