2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Acadia | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
