2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 3 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Acadia | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
