2020 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Cadillac Escalade
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MSRP$75,195 | MSRP$29,800 |
Listings174 | Listings199 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2019 Cadillac Escalade Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.2 cu ft | Cargo Space12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight5578 lbs | Curb Weight3923 lbs |
Height74.4 in | Height66.7 in |
Length203.9 in | Length193.4 in |
Width80.5 in | Width75.4 in |
Wheelbase116.0 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1522 lbs | Maximum Payload2078 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity8300 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $75,195 | $29,800 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 2.5L 193 hp I4 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 188 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 193 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.2 cu ft | 12.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5578 lbs | 3923 lbs |
Height | 74.4 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 203.9 in | 193.4 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 75.4 in |
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1522 lbs | 2078 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8300 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8300 lbs | |
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