2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2006 GMC Envoy 2008 GMC Acadia
Make GMC GMC
Model Envoy Acadia
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 291 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 376 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2435 kg 2435 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 83 L


 

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