Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Suzuki Grand Vitara | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 118.9 in | -15 in |
Length | 176.0 in | 200.7 in | -24.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 78.2 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3635 lb. | 4870 lb. | -1235 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 61.9 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.8 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 61.1 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.0 in | 57.9 in | -13.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 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 | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 68.9 ft3 | -44.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -48 ft3 |
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
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 |