GMC Acadia vs Ford Explorer

Off-Road Capability

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The Acadia and the Explorer both offer three engine options with plenty of power. While the Acadia comes standard with front-wheel drive and the Explorer with rear-wheel drive, both SUVs provide the option of available all-wheel drive (AWD).

With the AWD option for the Ford Explorer, you get a Terrain Management System™. This system helps you tackle any terrain you might come across with selectable drive modes.

The Acadia has a similar feature; however, it’s available with either FWD or AWD. The Acadia’s Traction Select System lets you switch drive modes. The FWD modes offered are Normal, Snow, Sport, and Trailer/Tow. If you opt for AWD, you get these additional modes: Sport, Off-Road, FWD, and AWD.

To add to the Acadia’s off-road capability, you can add the available Active Torque Control AWD system. This system delivers torque to the wheel that needs it most so you can get the traction you need.

Exterior Dimensions

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When you’re driving through towns and cities, the size of your vehicle can determine how easy it is to get in and out of traffic, park, and more.

The Ford Explorer is a large vehicle, maxing out at 198.8 inches in length and 78.9 inches wide.

The GMC Acadia is a bit smaller, allowing it to navigate traffic more easily while still offering plenty of space inside. The Acadia is 193.4 inches long. With this length, you’ll certainly have an easier time finding parallel parking spaces in town than you will with the Explorer. You can worry less about your mirrors, too, with only 75.4 inches in width.

Safety and Driver-Assist Features

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Both the GMC Acadia and the Ford Explorer offer plenty of standard safety and driver-assist features to help you and your passengers stay safe. Features that the Explorer and the Arcadia have in common are:

• Rear Vision Camera
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

Where the Acadia pulls ahead is with the standard Teen Driver feature. This system allows you to activate customizable vehicle settings to encourage better driving. You can even get a vehicle report card that offers information about driving habits so you can help your teen become a better driver.