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 Volkswagen Routan 2008 – 2013 GMC Acadia 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

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