2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 4 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. Both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2013 Dodge DURANGO are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 123 kg more than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DURANGO. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DURANGO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Acadia | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 93 L |
