| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | GMC Acadia | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.4 in | 11.5 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 190.6 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 72.2 in | 6 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 56.9 in | 13 in |
| Curb Weight | 4656 lb. | 3446 lb. | 1210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 57.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 56.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 53.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 16.5 | 52.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 100.4 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |