2007 Ford Edge vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Edge.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Edge. (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Edge | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
