2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 181 kg more than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Grand Caravan | Acadia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |