2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 585 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2010 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acadia | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
