2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (220 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 128 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Acadia | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |