2024 GMC Acadia vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Acadia

2024 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $42,600 to $56,300
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City Info not available 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Subaru Crosstrek. The GMC Acadia will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Crosstrek.

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). The GMC Acadia will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Crosstrek, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Acadia, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Subaru Crosstrek.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia greatly out-muscles the Subaru Crosstrek.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Acadia does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Utility
The GMC Acadia offers greater seating capacity than the Subaru Crosstrek, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Acadia, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Crosstrek.