2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 3 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Acadia | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Acadia | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |