2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 114 kg more 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Acadia | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Acadia | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 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 | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |