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Compare GMC Acadia vs Volkswagen Touareg

GMC Acadia
2023 GMC Acadia
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$41,100
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.6L V6 (+$495)
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
19.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

GMC Acadia
2020-2023 GMC Acadia Aft View
2020-2023 GMC Acadia 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
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.6L V6 (+$495)
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
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
19 MPG
City
22 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
426.8 miles
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
562.6 miles
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

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

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.7 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
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

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

  • 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

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
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
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Optional
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
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
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
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
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
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 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 2023 Warranty
N/A
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