2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1051 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2009 GMC Acadia 2007 Honda CR-V
Make GMC Honda
Model Acadia CR-V
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3599 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 288 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2613 kg 1562 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 13.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 58 L


 

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