2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A5. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A5 | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
Make | Audi | GMC |
Model | A5 | Acadia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |