2012 GMC Acadia vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2012 GMC Acadia and 2012 Honda CR-V 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 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (184 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 612 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V. 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, 2012 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Acadia | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Acadia | CR-V |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |