2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Acadia | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
