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GMC Acadia (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 GMC Acadia and 2012 Toyota Highlander specs.

2013 GMC Acadia and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
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
 
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 200.8 in 188.4 in 12.4 in
Width 78.9 in 75.2 in 3.7 in
Height 70.4 in 68.1 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 4850 lb. 4266 lb. 584 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 19.2 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 40.6 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.6 in 59.7 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.0 in 56.7 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.2 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 40.1 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 59.5 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.8 in 56.5 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.3 in -1.5 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 111.3 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.1 ft3 10.3 ft3 13.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 70.1 ft3 42.3 ft3 27.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 116.1 ft3 95.4 ft3 20.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 GMC Acadia

2013 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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