2012 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, both 2012 GMC Acadia and 2012 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Acadia.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Acadia. 2012 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Acadia | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Acadia | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
