Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 106.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 179.1 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 69.9 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 56.5 in | 16.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4722 lb. | 2923 lb. | 1799 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 55.9 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.5 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.6 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 54.8 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.7 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.1 in | 3.8 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 69.0 ft3 | 14.8 | 54.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 117.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 102.2 ft3 |
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating actually is practical. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra.