Volkswagen Routan (2008 – 2013) vs GMC Acadia (2007 – 2012): specs compared
The GMC Acadia is the more powerful of the two, with up to 292 hp against 283 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 8.9 s. The Volkswagen Routan has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 175 km/h. The GMC Acadia uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Routan is the lighter car, from 2,040 kg against 2,141 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Routan
2008 – 2013
|
GMC
Acadia
2007 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2007 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 294 hp | 279 – 292 hp |
| Torque | 312 – 355 Nm | 340 – 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 10.2 s | 8.4 – 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 172 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,144 mm | 5,108 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 3,020 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,040 – 2,096 kg | 2,141 – 2,239 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.