2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 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. Both 2008 GMC Acadia and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 222 kg more than 2008 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Acadia | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 2364 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 93 L |
