2007 Audi A3 vs. 2007 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2007 Audi A3 and 2007 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Audi A3. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A3.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A3 | 2007 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | A3 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
