2010 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus 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. 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 128 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 805 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
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2010 GMC Acadia | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Acadia | Focus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4359 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 47 L |