2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.

Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.

Compare all specifications:

2007 GMC Acadia 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Make GMC Nissan
Model Acadia Pathfinder
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3564 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 80 L


 

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