2020 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview | |
MSRP$29,800 | MSRP$25,245 |
Average price$26,301 | Average price$22,107 |
Listings820 | Listings2631 |
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 Tiguan Reviews SummaryYou may have noticed that crossover SUVs are popular. Among them, compact models dominate, having essentially replaced the traditional midsize sedan in American driveways. Offering room for five people, available all-wheel drive (AWD), and more cargo than any family car, they are the preferred method of transportation for a broad cross section of new vehicle buyers. But that’s not the only explanation for the runaway success of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.8 cu ft | Cargo Space12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3923 lbs | Curb Weight3735 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height66.3 in |
Length193.4 in | Length185.1 in |
Width75.4 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase112.5 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload2078 lbs | Maximum Payload1146 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,800 | $25,245 |
Average price | $26,301 | $22,107 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
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. | You may have noticed that crossover SUVs are popular. Among them, compact models dominate, having essentially replaced the traditional midsize sedan in American driveways. Offering room for five people, available all-wheel drive (AWD), and more cargo than any family car, they are the preferred method of transportation for a broad cross section of new vehicle buyers. But that’s not the only explanation for the runaway success of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 193 hp I4 | 2.0L 184 hp I4 |
Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.8 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3923 lbs | 3735 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 66.3 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 185.1 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 2078 lbs | 1146 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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