Chevrolet Tahoe vs GMC Acadia
CarGurus highlights
According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2020 GMC Acadia is 7.0 out of 10, while the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe scores 8.5 out of 10. Based on these ratings, our final recommendation is to choose the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe for its superior overall performance, features, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Choose the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe if:
Shop Now- You need a spacious SUV with ample cargo and passenger capacity.
- You want advanced safety features and technology.
- You are seeking a cost-effective full-size SUV with enhanced towing capability.
Choose the 2020 GMC Acadia if:
Shop Now- You need a spacious SUV with ample cargo and passenger capacity.
- You want advanced safety features and technology.
- You are seeking a cost-effective full-size SUV with enhanced towing capability.
Overview | |
MSRP$44,000 | MSRP$29,800 |
Average price$38,489 | Average price$24,488 |
Listings9408 | Listings9399 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe full-size SUV segment is a relatively small one, and Chevrolet dominates it. The Tahoe, and its extended-length twin, the Suburban, account for about half of all big SUV sales despite competitive shortcomings in terms of interior comfort, cargo space, and towing capability. With the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe (and Suburban), two of those three flaws are resolved. At the same time, the 2021 Tahoe gets a big upgrade in terms of driving dynamics, technology, and innovation. | |
Reviews SummaryLong story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.3L 355 hp V8 | Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City15 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.3L 355 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City15 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight5542 lbs | Curb Weight3923 lbs |
Height75.8 in | Height66.7 in |
Length210.7 in | Length193.4 in |
Width81.0 in | Width75.4 in |
Wheelbase120.9 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1600 lbs | Maximum Payload2078 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity6000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
CarGurus highlights
According to CarGurus experts, the overall rating for the 2020 GMC Acadia is 7.0 out of 10, while the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe scores 8.5 out of 10. Based on these ratings, our final recommendation is to choose the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe for its superior overall performance, features, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Choose the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe if:
Shop Now- You need a spacious SUV with ample cargo and passenger capacity.
- You want advanced safety features and technology.
- You are seeking a cost-effective full-size SUV with enhanced towing capability.
Choose the 2020 GMC Acadia if:
Shop Now- You need a spacious SUV with ample cargo and passenger capacity.
- You want advanced safety features and technology.
- You are seeking a cost-effective full-size SUV with enhanced towing capability.
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,000 | $29,800 |
Average price | $38,489 | $24,488 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The full-size SUV segment is a relatively small one, and Chevrolet dominates it. The Tahoe, and its extended-length twin, the Suburban, account for about half of all big SUV sales despite competitive shortcomings in terms of interior comfort, cargo space, and towing capability. With the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe (and Suburban), two of those three flaws are resolved. At the same time, the 2021 Tahoe gets a big upgrade in terms of driving dynamics, technology, and innovation. | Long story short, as a friend of mine likes to say, GMC screwed up. This is just my opinion, of course, but when GMC redesigned the Acadia for the 2017 model year, the SUV shrank in size and switched to a softer look in order to plug a huge hole in the Buick-GMC SUV lineup. Fast-forward to 2020, and GMC may have decided this move was a bad idea. As part of a refresh, the new Acadia adopts bolder styling and adds a new AT4 trim level with greater off-roading capability. Additional changes include the availability of a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a new nine-speed automatic transmission, and new and updated technology. These revisions do help the Acadia to better stand out in what is now an ocean of midsize SUVs, from Hyundai to Kia and Honda to Toyota, and everything in between, but it’s up to GMC to make people aware of this fundamentally good, but oh-so-vanilla SUV. And the company must also address the Acadia’s questionable value. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.3L 355 hp V8 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 15 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.3L 355 hp V8 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque | 383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 15 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5542 lbs | 3923 lbs |
Height | 75.8 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 210.7 in | 193.4 in |
Width | 81.0 in | 75.4 in |
Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1600 lbs | 2078 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | |
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