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 | 5 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 |