2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 510 kg more than 2010 Lexus LS.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2010 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | GMC | Lexus |
| Model | Acadia | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 84 L |
