2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, 2011 Saab 9-4X is newer by 2 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 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 23 more horse power than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Saab 9-4X. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | GMC | Saab |
| Model | Acadia | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
