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GMC Acadia Limited
2017 GMC Acadia Limited
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$43,850
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2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 15 MPG
Hwy: 22 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

GMC Acadia Limited
2017 GMC Acadia Limited Rear Angle View
2017 GMC Acadia Limited Dashboard
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Volkswagen Touareg
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Rear View
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
281 hp @ 6300 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.4 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Coil Over Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Independent
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P255/55R20
P255/55HR18
Rear Tire
P255/55R20
P255/55HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
19 MPG
City
15 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22 gallons
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
330 miles
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
484 miles
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
200.8 in
N/A
Height
70.4 in
68.2 in
Max Width
78.9 in
76.4 in
Front Width
67.3 in
65.2 in
Rear Width
67.1 in
66 in
Wheelbase
118.9 in
113.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.6 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.3 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
61.6 in
59.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
58 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.8 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.6 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
61 in
56.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
57.8 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
33.2 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.4 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
57.8 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
48.3 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,656 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,716 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
116.1 ft³
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
70.1 ft³
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
24.1 ft³
32.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black Oak Brown Metallic
  • Canyon Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Deep Red Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Reef Blue Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Sand Gold Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Dark Cashmere, Seat trim, leather-appointed seating on first and second rows
  • Dark Cashmere, Seat trim, Perforated leather-appointed seating on first and second rows
  • Ebony, Seat trim, leather-appointed seating on first and second rows
  • Ebony, Seat trim, Perforated leather-appointed seating on first and second rows
  • Light Titanium, Seat trim, leather-appointed seating on first and second rows
  • Light Titanium, Seat trim, Perforated leather-appointed seating on first and second rows
  • Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Optional
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
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