2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Acadia would be higher. Both 2010 GMC Acadia and 2012 Dodge Avenger are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 508 kg more than 2012 Dodge Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Acadia | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Acadia | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 288 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1634 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
