2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 GMC Acadia | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Acadia | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3563 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |