2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 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 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 279 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.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | Q7 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
