2009 Ford Edge vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2009 Ford Edge and 2009 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1469 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge 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 Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Edge | 2009 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Edge | Savana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |