2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2009 Subaru Outback 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Acadia | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
