2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 42 kg more than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Acadia | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
