2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2012 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 618 kg more than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Because 2009 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy 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 Envoy (375 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2012 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Envoy | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2730 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
