Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 117.9 in | 1 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 202.3 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 75.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 67.6 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4722 lb. | 4839 lb. | -117 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 58.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.4 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 57.1 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 44.3 in | -7.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 38.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 50.8 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 41.1 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 33.4 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | 30.2 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 |
2012 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |