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


 

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