2020 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Cadillac XT5
Overview | |
MSRP$29,800 | MSRP$43,995 |
Average price$26,653 | Average price$33,443 |
Listings775 | Listings1474 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2020 GMC Acadia 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. | |
2021 Cadillac XT5 Reviews SummaryCadillac’s compact SUV checks many boxes for premium vehicle buyers but can get pricey, firmly topping out in luxury territory without offering the performance competitors’ products do. The well-mannered SUV continues to show why it’s Cadillac’s perennial best-seller as it sits in the middle of the lineup between the smaller subcompact XT4 and larger midsize Cadillac XT6. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.8 cu ft | Cargo Space30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3923 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height66.1 in |
Length193.4 in | Length189.6 in |
Width75.4 in | Width74.9 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload2078 lbs | Maximum Payload2086 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,800 | $43,995 |
Average price | $26,653 | $33,443 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Cadillac’s compact SUV checks many boxes for premium vehicle buyers but can get pricey, firmly topping out in luxury territory without offering the performance competitors’ products do. The well-mannered SUV continues to show why it’s Cadillac’s perennial best-seller as it sits in the middle of the lineup between the smaller subcompact XT4 and larger midsize Cadillac XT6. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.0L 235 hp I4 |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 235 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.8 cu ft | 30.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3923 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 189.6 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 74.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 2078 lbs | 2086 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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