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2012 GMC Acadia and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | GMC Acadia | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-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 | 188.4 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 75.2 in | 3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4870 lb. | 4178 lb. | 692 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 59.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 59.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 36.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 55.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 42.3 in | 6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 29.2 in | 4 in |
| Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 21.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 GMC Acadia
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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