2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 GMC Acadia and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40.
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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Acadia | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |
