Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 109.8 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 192.5 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 75.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4870 lb. | 4535 lb. | 335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 59.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 59.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 35.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 55.0 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 45.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 27.7 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 33.2 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |