2024 BMW X1 vs. 2023 GMC Acadia Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW X1

2024 BMW
X1

MSRP*: $40,500 to $49,900
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2023 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $36,800 to $50,600
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 19 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 34 MPG 26 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 79.0 ft3
Engine
  • 241-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 312-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 241 - 312 hp 228 - 310 hp
Exterior Length 177.2 - 177.4 in 193.4 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 75.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Head Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the BMW X1, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW X1 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the GMC Acadia, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
With the GMC Acadia, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the BMW X1, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X1 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Acadia.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Acadia.

Handling
The BMW X1 has the same turning radius as the GMC Acadia, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X1 has a little more horsepower than the GMC Acadia.

Powertrain
The BMW X1 has much lower torque than the GMC Acadia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Acadia.