GMC Acadia vs the Competition
Compare the New GMC Acadia to the 3-Row SUV Competition
Growing families up and down Long Island are on the hunt for a three-row SUV that not only can seat all their loved ones, but also provide plenty of capability, connectivity, and comfort along the way. Here at Riverhead GMC, we're proud to showcase the redesigned GMC Acadia - a leader in the class of mid-size three-row SUVs. But how does the new GMC Acadia - now bigger and better than ever - compare to the competition, including the Volkswagen Atlas and the Honda Pilot? Take a closer look below.


Comparison Table
Attribute | GMC Acadia | Volkswagen Atlas |
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Starting Price | $42,600 | $37,995 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Cargo Space Behind Third Row | 23 cubic feet | 21 cubic feet |
Legroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 44.3/41.5/32.1 inches | 41.7/37.6/33.7 inches |
Horsepower | 328 horsepower | 269 horsepower |
Torque | 326 pound-feet | 273 pound-feet |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5,000 pounds | 5,000 pounds |


Comparison Table
Attribute | GMC Acadia | Honda Pilot |
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Starting Price | $42,600 | $40,200 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7/8 |
Cargo Space Behind Third Row | 23 cubic feet | 19 cubic feet |
Legroom (First/Second/Third Row) | 44.3/41.5/32.1 inches | 41/40.8/32.5 inches |
Horsepower | 328 horsepower | 285 horsepower |
Torque | 326 pound-feet | 262 pound-feet |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5,000 pounds | 5,000 pounds |

GMC Acadia vs. the Competition - Interior
At 23 cubic feet, the GMC Acadia has more storage space than the Volkswagen Atlas (21 cubic feet) and the Honda Pilot (19 cubic feet). The GMC Acadia wins in cargo space, no matter which rows of seats are folded. A max cargo volume of 98 cubic feet for the redesigned GMC Acadia tops the VW Atlas at 97 cubic feet and the Pilot at 87 cubic feet.
As you ride from Riverhead to another Long Island destination in the GMC Acadia, your crew can enjoy considerably more legroom in the first two rows. With over 44 inches in the front row, the GMC Acadia tops the Honda Pilot by more than three inches. The GMC Acadia has 42 inches of legroom in the middle row, topping the tight VW Atlas by four inches.
GMC Acadia vs. the Competition - Performance
Now powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated for 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, the GMC Acadia is far more powerful than the VW Atlas and Honda Pilot, both of which have performance ratings well below 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque.


GMC Acadia vs. the Competition - Technology
Taking the Long Island Expressway? Drive your GMC Acadia hands-free with Super Cruise® Hands-Free Driver Assistance Technology. There's no comparable feature for the VW Atlas or Honda Pilot. A 15-inch diagonal premium GMC Infotainment System within the Acadia is larger than the Honda Pilot's 9-inch color touchscreen and the VW Atlas' 12-inch center display.
Test Drive a New GMC Acadia in Riverhead, NY by Visiting Your Long Island GMC Dealer
Visit our Long Island GMC dealership in Riverhead, NY to test drive the redesigned GMC Acadia today. Now more spacious and more powerful than ever, the new GMC Acadia is ready for adventures across Long Island and beyond.
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