2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2010 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 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 152 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 568 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ford Transit Connect 2010 GMC Acadia
Make Ford GMC
Model Transit Connect Acadia
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Panel Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 288 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 173 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1574 kg 2142 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5098 mm
Vehicle Width 1796 mm 1986 mm
Vehicle Height 2014 mm 1849 mm
Wheelbase Size 2911 mm 3020 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 83 L


 

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