2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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 88 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 496 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
