Compare GMC Acadia vs Volkswagen Touareg

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.6L V6 Gas

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 17 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

19 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

26.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

6 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.6L V6 Gas

Horsepower

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

258 lb-ft @ 1500-4000 rpm

266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,207 lbs

N/A

Maximum Towing Capacity

N/A

7,716 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

25 MPG

19 MPG

City

22 MPG

17 MPG

Highway

29 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1 (2021) Tons/yr

9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

19 gallons

26.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

418 miles

448.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

551 miles

607.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

193.4 in

N/A

Height

66.7 in

68.2 in

Max Width

75.4 in

76.4 in

Front Width

64.5 in

65.2 in

Rear Width

64.5 in

66 in

Wheelbase

112.5 in

113.9 in

Ground Clearance

7.2 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

6 seater

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41 in

41.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

40 in

39.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

59.4 in

59.8 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.7 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

39.7 in

36.7 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.6 in

38.9 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58.7 in

56.7 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.3 in

N/A

Third Row Leg Room

29.7 in

N/A

Third Row Headroom

37.2 in

N/A

Third Row Shoulder Room

54.3 in

N/A

Third Row Hip Room

42.9 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

79 ft³

64 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

41.7 ft³

32.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

12.8 ft³

32.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.7 ft

39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

N/A

Front Wheel Size

18" x TBD

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x TBD

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut

N/A

Rear Suspension

Five-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P235/65R18

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire

P235/65R18

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire

T135/70R18

Compact

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

Cocoa/Light Ash Gray, Perforated Leather-appointed seat trim
Jet Black, Perforated Leather-appointed seat trim

Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Not Available

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Standard

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Optional

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Seat Memory

Optional

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Navigation from Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Telematics

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Not Available

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

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 Note

1 Year/1 Visit

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

Warranty Note

Preliminary 2022 Warranty

N/A

Compare GMC Acadia vs Volkswagen Touareg

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary