Honda CR-V (2009) vs. GMC Acadia (2008) Specs

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2009 Honda CR-V and 2008 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Honda CR-V	GMC Acadia
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 161 lb-ft@4200	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	118.9 in	-15.8 in
Length	177.9 in	200.7 in	-22.8 in
Width	71.6 in	78.2 in	-6.6 in
Height	61.6 in	72.8 in	-11.2 in
Curb Weight	3501 lb.	4936 lb.	-1435 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gal.	22.0 gal.	-6.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	61.9 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.8 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.3 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	39.3 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	61.1 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	57.9 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.9 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.4 in	-38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.8 in	-57.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	-31.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.7 ft³	19.7 ft³	16 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	35.7	69.0 ft³	-33.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.9 ft³	117.0 ft³	-44.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda CR-V

2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review

2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 GMC Acadia

2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review
2009	4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating actually is practical. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review

2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review

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