| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | GMC Acadia | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 102.4 in | 16.5 in |
| Length | 200.7 in | 171.3 in | 29.4 in |
| Width | 78.2 in | 69.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 61.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4656 lb. | 2679 lb. | 1977 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 53.2 in | 8.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 51.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 52.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 47.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.3 in | 0.6 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 21.8 | 47.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | 63.7 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 |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |