Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 104.7 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 181.1 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 71.5 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 66.3 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4656 lb. | 3527 lb. | 1129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 57.1 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.8 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 55.3 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.4 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 37.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 52.6 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 43.3 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 30.0 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 43.9 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 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review |