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Toyota Highlander (2014) vs. GMC Acadia (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Toyota Highlander and 2012 GMC Acadia specs.

2014 Toyota Highlander and 2012 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander GMC Acadia  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
215 kW@6300
366 Nm@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 3,020 mm -1 mm
Length 4,854 mm 5,098 mm -1 mm
Width 1,925 mm 1,986 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,020 kg 2,209 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 83 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,506 mm 1,572 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,453 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,123 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,514 mm 1,552 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 975 mm 937 mm 38 mm
Headroom, Row 3 912 mm 975 mm -63 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 1,468 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,158 mm 1,227 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 704 mm 843 mm -139 mm
Total Legroom 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 391 L 682 L -291 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 1,951 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,370 L 3,310 L -1 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 GMC Acadia

2012 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
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
 
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