2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (520 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Suburban | Acadia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 83 L |