2020 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Overview | |
MSRP$29,800 | MSRP$39,995 |
Average price$26,488 | Average price$24,535 |
Listings782 | Listings440 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 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 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway89 |
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 Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3923 lbs | Curb Weight4517 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height64.4 in |
Length193.4 in | Length180.5 in |
Width75.4 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload2078 lbs | Maximum Payload1347 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,800 | $39,995 |
Average price | $26,488 | $24,535 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 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. | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 89 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.8 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3923 lbs | 4517 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 2078 lbs | 1347 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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