2008 Saturn Aura vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Saturn Aura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saturn Aura would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (253 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 918 kg more than 2008 Saturn Aura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Aura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Saturn Aura | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Saturn | GMC |
| Model | Aura | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
