Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 249 hp@6000 229 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-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 | 188.9 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 72.1 in | 6.1 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 58.0 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4656 lb. | 3494 lb. | 1162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 57.4 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.5 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.7 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 56.9 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.3 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 16.3 | 52.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 100.6 ft3 |
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 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |