2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2007 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 GMC Acadia | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Acadia | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |