GMC Acadia (2009) vs. Subaru Outback (2012) Specs

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2009 GMC Acadia and 2012 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	GMC Acadia	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	107.9 in	11 in
Length	200.7 in	188.2 in	12.5 in
Width	78.2 in	71.7 in	6.5 in
Height	72.8 in	65.7 in	7.1 in
Curb Weight	4936 lb.	3597 lb.	1339 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.9 in	56.3 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.0 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	39.3 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.1 in	56.1 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.9 in	0.0 in	57.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	37.8 in	-0.9 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)	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	30.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.7 ft³	34.3 ft³	-14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	69.0 ft³	34.3	34.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	117.0 ft³	71.3 ft³	45.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 GMC Acadia

2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Two middle row captains chairs are great. Third row seats work well for smaller adults. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room for a 6 foot person see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	good confort 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	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

2009 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Outback

2012 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	0 see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review

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