2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Holden Captiva is newer by 5 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 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Holden Captiva. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Captiva.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2012 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Acadia | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |
