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GMC Acadia vs. Dodge Durango Review

How the GMC Acadia stacks up against the Dodge Durango - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 GMC Acadia
Price Range: $31,740 - $42,185
2009 Dodge Durango
Price Range: $28,130 - $39,785
GMC Acadia vs. Dodge Durango Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge Durango and the Acadia most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC's engine is considerably smaller than the Dodge Durango's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Durango is significantly more powerful than the GMC Acadia.

Utility
The GMC Acadia and the Dodge Durango can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Durango outpulls the GMC by a massive margin.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge Durango than with the GMC Acadia, because both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the GMC Acadia, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge Durango offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the GMC, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Durango than the GMC Acadia because of its bigger tank. The GMC Acadia and the Dodge Durango compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the GMC Acadia to the dealership as the Dodge Durango. The Dodge Durango pales in comparison to the GMC Acadia as far as fuel economy. The Dodge consumes a lot of gas compared to the GMC. As far as MSRP, the GMC Acadia costs substantially more than the Dodge Durango. The GMC Acadia will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge.

Warranty
The Dodge and the GMC have the same basic warranty.

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