Compare 2021 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Hyundai Palisade

2021 GMC Acadia
#11 in Large SUVs
2021 Hyundai Palisade
#2 in Large SUVs
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AWD 4-Door AT4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door AT4 19 26 $39,495 $41,400
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali 19 26 $46,364 $48,600
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE 22 27 $35,393 $37,100
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT 22 27 $39,209 $41,100
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali 19 27 $44,456 $46,600
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL 21 27 $29,770 $29,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE 21 27 $32,340 $33,900
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT 22 29 $37,301 $39,100
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Calligraphy AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Palisade Calligraphy AWD 19 24 $45,280 $47,900
Palisade Calligraphy FWD 19 26 $43,673 $46,200
Palisade Limited AWD 19 24 $44,405 $46,975
Palisade Limited FWD 19 26 $42,799 $45,275
Palisade SE AWD 19 24 $33,014 $34,375
Palisade SE FWD 19 26 $31,382 $32,675
Palisade SEL AWD 19 24 $35,003 $37,025
Palisade SEL FWD 19 26 $33,396 $35,325
Pricing
Invoice Price
$39,495
$45,280
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$41,400
$47,900
Monthly Payment Estimate
$690 / month
$798 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.2
7.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 GMC Acadia shines most brightly in turbo-4 spec, but rival three-row crossovers put out more lumens. The 2021 Hyundai Palisade builds a bridge to luxury with three rows of seats, big touchscreens, and quilted leather.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Hip Room (in)
42.9 43.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 60.8
Front Leg Room (in)
41 44.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
143.8 155.3
Third Head Room (in)
37.2 37.2
Front Hip Room (in)
55.7 58.1
Third Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 55.2
Second Leg Room (in)
39.7 42.4
Front Head Room (in)
40 39.3
Passenger Capacity
6 7
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 57.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.4 61.2
Third Leg Room (in)
29.7 31.4
Second Head Room (in)
39.6 38.8
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.20 7.9
Length, Overall (in)
193.4 196.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
66.7 68.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.5 67.6
Wheelbase (in)
112.5 114.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
75.4 77.8
Track Width, Front (in)
64.5 67.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
79 86.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
12.8 18
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
41.7 45.8
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 12
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.9 13.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22 18.8
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 38.7
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R18 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
5GV NA
Spare Tire Order Code
ZCD NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/65R17 P245/50TR20
Rear Tire Order Code
5GV NA
Front Tire Size
P255/65R17 P245/50TR20
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4306 4387
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 4.5 Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
155 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
271 @ 5000 262 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
LGX NA
Displacement
3.6L/222 3.8 L/231
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 6600 291 @ 6000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 19
Transmission
Trans Order Code
M3W NA
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.49 3.65
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
2.44 1.42
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.69 4.81
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.65
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01 1.86
Trans Type
9 8
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1 -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 2.90
Summary
Vehicle Name
GMC Acadia Hyundai Palisade
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Five-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 8.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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