2011 GMC Acadia vs. Its Competition

2011 GMC Acadia FWD 4-door SLE Angular Front Exterior View
Bengt Halvorson Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

Practically speaking, the Acadia’s only direct competitor is the Ford Flex, a crossover vehicle that combines a comparable emphasis on passenger comfort and space with a completely different, boxy style.

2011 GMC Acadia FWD 4-door SLE Angular Front Exterior View2011 GMC Acadia
Browse Used Listings		2011 Ford Flex Titanium2011 Ford Flex
Browse Used Listings		2011 Honda Pilot 4WD 4-door Touring w/RES & Navi Angular Front Exterior View2011 Honda Pilot
Browse Used Listings		2011 Mazda CX-92011 Mazda CX-9
Browse Used Listings		2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid2011 Toyota Highlander
Browse Used Listings
Quick Specs
8.2
The 2010 GMC Acadia strikes a good balance: more useful than full-size SUVs for passenger duty, yet a lot better-looking than a minivan.
9.2
A singular look, along with top-shelf turbo power and features, earns the 2011 Ford Flex our top score among utility vehicles.
7.0
If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance.
8.4
The 2011 Mazda CX-9 can carry seven in comfort, but it loves curves more than almost any other roomy crossover.
7.8
The very family-friendly Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid impress us with their space and versatility, but show no sign of enthusiasm.
MSRP From    
$32,000$29,355$28,320$29,135$28,090
Gas Mileage    
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V6Gas V6Gas V6Gas V6Gas I4
EPA Class    
2WD Sport Utility VehicleFWD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility VehicleSport Utility Vehicle
Style Name    
FWD 4-Door SL4-Door SE FWD2WD 4-Door LXFWD 4-Door SportFWD 4-Door L4 Base (Natl)
Drivetrain    
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
87877
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
4 Door4 Door4 Door Sport Utility4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle4 Door
Transmission    
AutomaticAutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Ford Flex2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Honda Pilot2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Mazda CX-92011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander