2013 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 GMC Acadia

To start off, both 2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2013 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 614 kg more than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Ford Transit Connect 2013 GMC Acadia
Make Ford GMC
Model Transit Connect Acadia
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Minivan Crossover
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 134 HP 284 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1589 kg 2203 kg
Vehicle Length 4587 mm 5101 mm
Vehicle Width 2113 mm 2003 mm
Vehicle Height 2014 mm 1846 mm
Wheelbase Size 2911 mm 3020 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.6 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 L 83 L


 

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