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Volvo V50 (2008) vs. GMC Acadia (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo V50 and 2012 GMC Acadia specs.

2008 Volvo V50 and 2012 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Volvo V50 GMC Acadia  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 118.9 in -15 in
Length 177.7 in 200.7 in -23 in
Width 69.7 in 78.2 in -8.5 in
Height 57.2 in 69.9 in -12.7 in
Curb Weight 3548 lb. 4870 lb. -1322 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 22.0 gal. -6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 40.4 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 61.9 in -6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 57.8 in -4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 39.3 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 61.1 in -7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 57.9 in -7.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 36.9 in -2.5 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 76 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -35.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.4 ft3 24.1 ft3 3.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.4 68.9 ft3 -41.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.9 ft3 116.9 ft3 -54 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 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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