| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | GMC Acadia | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 109.8 in | 9.1 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 189.2 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 75.2 in | 3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4870 lb. | 4505 lb. | 365 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 58.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 55.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 57.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 32.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 56.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 48.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 24.1 in | 9.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 10.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 36.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | 41.8 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 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |