2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2009 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 178 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 929 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius. 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 Toyota Prius. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Acadia | Prius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |