2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2012 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2012 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | Q7 | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
