2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Traverse would be higher. Both 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2013 GMC Acadia are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 61 kg more than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Traverse | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| 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 | 281 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2173 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
