2013 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2013 GMC Acadia and 2013 Volkswagen GTI 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 87 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 791 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. 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 Volkswagen GTI. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. 2013 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Acadia | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acadia | GTI |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5101 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2003 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
