2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Audi R8
To start off, 2010 Audi R8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Because 2010 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi R8 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, 2010 Audi R8 (429 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi R8 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi R8 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 | 2010 Audi R8 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Acadia | R8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
