GMC Acadia vs Chevrolet Trailblazer
Overview | |
Years produced2002-2009 | Years produced2007-Present |
MSRP$23,100 | MSRP$42,600 |
Listings2107 | Listings1242 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. | |
Reviews SummaryRedesigned for the new model year, the 2024 GMC Acadia is a three-row crossover SUV that shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave, and gets similar updates to those crossovers for 2024. The Acadia grows longer, wider, and taller, features a revamped interior, and employs a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, among other changes. Verdict: The Acadia’s well-executed interior and tech features stand out, but its design and driving experience don’t. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 | Engine Name2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.3 cu ft | Cargo Space23.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3029 lbs | Curb Weight4502 lbs |
Height64.2 in | Height71.0 in |
Length174.0 in | Length204.0 in |
Width71.2 in | Width87.9 in |
Wheelbase103.9 in | Wheelbase120.9 in |
Maximum Payload1160 lbs | Maximum Payload1671 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2002-2009 | 2007-Present |
MSRP | $23,100 | $42,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Verdict: The Chevrolet Trailblazer checks all of the necessary boxes for performance, efficiency, price, and capability. It also manages to exceed expectations for passenger space, cargo capacity, style, and ease of use. | Redesigned for the new model year, the 2024 GMC Acadia is a three-row crossover SUV that shares a platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave, and gets similar updates to those crossovers for 2024. The Acadia grows longer, wider, and taller, features a revamped interior, and employs a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, among other changes. Verdict: The Acadia’s well-executed interior and tech features stand out, but its design and driving experience don’t. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.2L 137 hp I3 | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.3 cu ft | 23.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3029 lbs | 4502 lbs |
Height | 64.2 in | 71.0 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 204.0 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 87.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | 1671 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 5000 lbs |

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