2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1685 more horse power than 2010 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 352 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
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, 2010 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acadia | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
