2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 5. 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Acadia | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
